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System Failed Kids in Tom Phillips Case | Auckland News
The final report on the Tom Phillips case delivers a damning verdict: government agencies failed to protect the children, and better coordination could have saved them. Key officials including Social Development Minister Louise Upston, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, and Oranga Tamariki CEO Amanda Malu all apologized, with Upston directly addressing the kids and pledging systemic improvement. Police admitted missed opportunities, including ignoring critical leads, while Oranga Tamariki acknowledged poor inter-agency communication as a recurring flaw. All nine recommendations are…
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