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Qld opposition says premier needs to 'front up' after child deaths report

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Williams, C. (2026, September 28). Qld opposition says premier needs to 'front up' after child deaths report. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-28/opposition-demands-answers-childrens-commission-deaths/107199554

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The Queensland opposition is calling for the state government to address a report that shows a significant increase in child deaths—91 children known to child safety services died last financial year, marking an almost 60% rise from the previous year. Labor's Shannon Fentiman specifically demands that Premier David Crisafulli take responsibility for the situation.

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Queensland's opposition Labor Party has criticized Premier David Crisafulli after a report revealed that child deaths known to child safety services increased by nearly 60% in the last financial year, rising from previous levels to 91 children. The report was published by The Queensland Family and Child Commission, leading opposition member Shannon Fentiman to demand that Crisafulli take responsibility for addressing this significant rise in child fatalities. This situation highlights growing concerns over the effectiveness of current child safety measures and their impact on vulnerable youth within the state's jurisdiction.

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“Article A discusses a report showing increased child deaths statewide, while Article B focuses on a specific family's demand for answers regarding their daughter who died in state care.”

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“Article A reports on the data and statistics of child deaths known to Queensland's child protection services, while Article B discusses the political reaction and demand for accountability from the opposition regarding this report. They are related but cover different aspects.”

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