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The most current piece of Queensland legislation, which refers to the protection of children against child abuse, is referred to as the Child Protection Act 1999
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CHILD PROTECTION REPORT Abstract This report is an investigation of the current legal implications that have been set upon by the government of Queensland. The aim of which, is to eliminate, control and monitor child abuse. The report will address current legal foundations and assess them according to their effectiveness from a social, economical and political point of view. 1.0 Introduction Since the emergence of child abuse as phenomenon of public concern, legislative responsibility for child protection as a human right has become a leading motif within the international human rights discourse and a major policy issue within social institutions such as schools. Recent research indicates that cases of abuse and neglect are on the rise, with latest statistics indicating an 83% increase over just five years 1. In Australia, the earliest form of child protection began within weeks of the first white settlements being established in New South Wales. The first Act of...
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