The Malinauskas Labor Government will accept and implement all Deputy Coroner Anthony Schapel’s recommendations, following his investigation into the tragic murders at Hillier.

The Government will appoint an independent reviewer to undertake a review of the coronial and other recommendations, and report back to Government on the findings.

The coronial investigation found the tragic, horrific murders of six-year-old Amber Rose Rigney and five-year-old Korey Lee Mitchell were preventable.

The investigation recommended the Premier, Child Protection Minister and chief executive of the department review all coronial and other recommendations relating to child protection in South Australia, “with a view to implementation”.

Following the investigation the Government will:

• Engage an independent reviewer.
• Ensure all the statutory obligations on staff are carried out as they should be.
• Ensure the adequacy of staffing resources.

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Attributable to Minister for Child Protection Katrine Hildyard

My love and condolences go to the family who will feel this loss deeply, every single day.

I take my role as Minister for Child Protection incredibly seriously and every single day I carry in my heart and mind the State’s most vulnerable children.

This Government will do everything in its power prevent tragedies like this occurring again in future. When something does happen, we will effectively respond.

On coming into Government, we immediately commenced rigorous proactive work to examine Child Protection systems and processes. This will continue.