SocietyMore than a third of prenatal reports to NSW protective services not investigated, ombudsman finds
More than a third of prenatal reports in New South Wales were closed without being assigned to a caseworker because of limited capacity, the state ombudsman found. The investigation also found families were unlawfully compelled to participate in prenatal casework, although intervention during pregnancy requires their consent.
TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-02 00:00Original
More than a third of prenatal reports to NSW protective services not investigated, ombudsman finds
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