Families SA

SA’s child protection royal commission has identified a host of problems, including a lack of strategy, under-investment in staff capacity and red tape. It’s a system in crisis, with few resources for prevention and early intervention.

SA BUDGET: Public servants in SA will see their wages rise more slowly over the next few years as the government introduces a wage cap of 1.5%. Plus funding following the child protection royal commission.

The executive director of Families SA falls on his sword over a child protection bungle. Julianne Riedstra is a temporary replacement.