Queensland Launches Comprehensive Review of Child Protection System

The Queensland government has initiated an independent review into its child protection system following the sentencing of Ashley Paul Griffith, who received a life sentence for over 300 charges of child sexual abuse in childcare centers. This comprehensive inquiry, led by Luke Twyford from the Queensland Family and Child Commission, aims to identify systemic failures that allowed Griffith to operate undetected for nearly two decades. The review will focus on the early childhood education and police systems, as well as the Blue Card system that regulates child safety checks. Premier David Crisafulli emphasized the need for reforms to prevent future abuse, while the review will also gather input from victims and their families regarding the adequacy of current policies and responses. The findings are expected to lead to significant recommendations aimed at enhancing child safety in Queensland. Griffith is appealing his sentence, which complicates the review process.