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Dozens of vulnerable children were deemed not at risk by Victoria’s child protection system. They are now dead

The Guardian · Jun 4, 2026, 6:39 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The state’s commissioner for children and young people raised the alarm about cycles of ineffective referrals to voluntary services and closed reports in 35 cases of children who died after interactions with the system Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Victoria’s most at-risk children are falling through the cracks of a child protection system straining under increased demand and funding shortfalls, new reports show, as advocates warn of “stunning” gaps in data and lack of carer support.The state’s commissioner for children and young people has also raised the alarm about cycles of ineffective referrals to voluntary services, and closed reports in 35 cases of children who died after interactions with the system. Continue reading...

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Dozens of vulnerable children were deemed not at risk by Victoria’s child protection system. They are now dead

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