Response to the Preliminary Social Work Report

The Preliminary Social Work Report dated 5 March 2025 formed part of the Children’s Court proceedings.

This page provides a structured analysis of statements contained within that report together with the contemporaneous evidence that was available at the time.

Where appropriate, it identifies supporting evidence, contradictory evidence, investigative steps undertaken, investigative steps omitted, and the significance of those matters to the proceedings. Readers are encouraged to review both the report and the supporting evidence before drawing their own conclusions.