This item was first published on the F.A.C.T website on the 24th May 2005
In November 2004 the South Australia Government opened a Commission of Inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse of children who were in State care and allegations of criminal misconduct that resulted in the death of a child in State care. The Honourable Edward P. Mullighan Q.C. was appointed to examine and report on whether there was a failure on the part of government agencies, employees or other relevant persons, to investigate or appropriately deal with allegations concerning sexual offences against children. The Inquiry will also determine and report on whether appropriate and adequate records were maintained. The Honourable Edward P. Mullighan Q.C has now published an interim report of his progress so far. His findings will be depressingly familiar to State care workers in the UK and beyond.