Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

on indulgence—Labor joins with the government in thanking our authorities, as well as the authorities in the United Kingdom and the United States, for this absolutely critical work to keep children safe. This abhorrent practice—it's hard to understand why it exists—exists far too much, and the fact that there has been a rise during COVID, as the minister has said, has had devastating effects. I think this would be a really tough area to work in, and we need to look after our people in those authorities who undertake that work, because of mental health issues and other issues that would occur. I can't imagine working in that area. I thank the minister for his answer.

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