Hon Nick Goiran asks about a child previously recorded as 'missing' from care, their time missing, and the current number of children in care with unknown whereabouts. The Minister for Child Protection provides answers.

AnsweredQoN 1400Legislative Council
Asked
9 November 2023
Portfolio
Child Protection

QuestionView source ↗

CHILDREN IN CARE — WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN
1400. Hon NICK GOIRAN to the minister representing the
Minister for Child Protection:
I refer to the answer to my question without notice 1286 on
18 October 2023.
(1) Has the child recorded in the placement type ''missing''
been found?
(2) For how many days have they been or were they missing?
(3) How many
children who are in the care of the CEO have their whereabouts currently
recorded as missing?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question. The following response has been provided by the Minister for Child Protection.
As at 9 November 2023, the Department of Communities advises —
(1) Yes.
(2) For 24 days.
(3) Two children.

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