A parliamentary question seeks an update on a specific case of alleged sexual abuse of a child in foster care from 2002-03, regarding the location of the alleged perpetrator and whether charges have been laid. The Minister confirms that the alleged perpetrator has been located and charged.

AnsweredQoN 494Legislative Council
Asked
25 June 2004
Portfolio
Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth

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I ask this question on behalf of Hon Barbara Scott. It is about sexual abuse of children in foster care. In answer to my question without notice 33 of 4 March 2004 about the allegations of sexual abuse of children in foster care in 2002-03, the minister informed the Parliament that, in the case of the allegation made by a 16-year-old female, no charge had been laid as police were attempting to locate the alleged perpetrator. Will the minister inform the Parliament whether the police have located the alleged perpetrator and whether a charge has been laid? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. Yes and yes.
In answer to my question without notice 33 of 4 March 2004 about the allegations of sexual abuse of children in foster care in 2002-03, the minister informed the Parliament that, in the case of the allegation made by a 16-year-old female, no charge had been laid as police were attempting to locate the alleged perpetrator. Will the minister inform the Parliament whether the police have located the alleged perpetrator and whether a charge has been laid? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Yes and yes.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Yes and yes.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. Yes and yes.
Yes and yes.

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