South Australia
The Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry began in November 2004. The Commissioner was the Honourable EP (Ted) Mullighan QC. The terms of reference of the Inquiry were to investigate allegations of sexual abuse of children in State care and allegations of criminal conduct resulting in the death of children in State care. It produced its final report in March 2008.
Sources used to compile this entry: Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry: Allegations of sexual abuse and death from criminal conduct, presented to the South Australian Parliament by the Hon. E.P. Mullighan QC, Commisioner, 2012, https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/107201/children-in-state-care-commission-of-inquiry-introducation.pdf.
Prepared by: Cate O'Neill
Created: 16 November 2012