Investigation launched into care of toddler before alleged rape

Children’s commissioner gives department notice of inquiry into services offered to Tennant Creek family

The Northern Territory children’s commissioner has launched an investigation into the care and services given to a two-year-old child and her family before her alleged sexual assault in Tennant Creek last week.

The investigation – which served notices on the Territory Families department on Wednesday – followed revelations there were multiple child protection notifications made about the child in recent months.

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from Children | The Guardian http://ift.tt/2ET00hM