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Inquest hears child abuse reports were not actioned
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET
Summary: A coronial inquest into the death of a 13-year-old boy in Port Lincoln has heard he was the subject of multiple child abuse reports that authorities did not act on. Evidence also includes reports about him spending nights in a house where drug use and distribution occurred, with further testimony from DCP and Department of Human Services staff to continue in Adelaide.
WHO: Coronial inquest into the death of the 13-year-old Port Lincoln boy
WHAT: The inquest heard multiple child abuse reports about the boy were not actioned by authorities.
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Port Lincoln, South Australia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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