child

The quick read

What's driving the attention

Recent reports highlight serious issues affecting child safety in Queensland and broader Australia, including disturbing incidents and systemic problems.

There is growing concern around child safety in Australia, particularly in Queensland. News reports cover a range of troubling events such as a granddad downloading child abuse material from the dark web, a child attacked by a dog at a Bunnings store leading to euthanasia of the animal, and alarming statistics showing that child pedestrian casualties are significantly higher in disadvantaged areas of England, reflecting broader concerns about child safety.