MP questions return of child abuse victim to dad
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The Member for Burnett, in south-east Queensland, has asked the Child Safety Minister why a five-year-old child who was sexually abused while in the care of her father is being returned to his care before Christmas.
Rob Messenger says the child has been looked after by her grandparents for three years.
Child Safety Minister Margaret Keech says she has already assured Mr Messenger due process has been followed by the Child Protection Agency.
Ms Keech told Parliament he should not have raised the issue in the chamber.
"If he really had the best interests of vulnerable children, whether they be in his electorate or throughout Queensland, he would not be breaking the Child Protection Act by raising this issue in Parliament," she said.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/12/05/2438771.htm
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