Judge warns of 'tsunami' of cases due to shortage of care placements for vulnerable children

The new Child Law Project publication details 70 reports arising out of court hearings in the first half of 2024. Picture: iStock 

A judge has warned of a “tsunami about to reach shore” as a report highlights a shortage of special care placements for vulnerable children.

The latest publication from the Child Law Project (CLP) contains 70 reports, arising out of court hearings attended in the first half of this year by reporters from the project.