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Queensland Children Forced to Sleep in Offices | Sydney News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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Summary
Queensland’s child protection system is under crushing strain, with vulnerable kids forced to sleep on office floors when no other placements exist — a practice confirmed by Premier David Crisafulli as a last resort to keep children off the streets. Though used since 2019, advocates say it’s becoming alarmingly common, citing recent cases in Toowoomba and Ipswich West. Critics argue the move is deeply damaging, especially for children already facing instability, while the government defends it as an emergency measure, claiming accommodation is sourced within hours. Recent policy shifts — including banning hotels for young children and cracking down on unlicensed providers — are blamed for the uptick. The Premier insists his minister is tackling a decade of systemic failures, as the government prepares to implement 52 recommendations from a recent inquiry within two months. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/89a763f417391820