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Queensland Review Reveals Systemic Failures in Child Protection

12/8/2025

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Queensland's Child Death Review Board found systemic failures allowed Ashley Paul Griffith, a convicted paedophile, to abuse 73 children over two decades.
The report criticizes the blue card system for failing to protect children and notes action could have stopped him at 18 points.
Queensland's government plans to fast-track a reportable conduct scheme to enhance child safety.
The review's 28 recommendations aim to reform child protection and prevent future abuse.

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Story summary

Queensland's Child Death Review Board found systemic failures allowed Ashley Paul Griffith, a convicted paedophile, to abuse 73 children over two decades.
The report criticizes the blue card system for failing to protect children and notes action could have stopped him at 18 points.
Queensland's government plans to fast-track a reportable conduct scheme to enhance child safety.
The review's 28 recommendations aim to reform child protection and prevent future abuse.