FACS told to review adequacy of child neglect penalties

Andrew Pearson
Updated May 18 2018 - 7:32am, first published 6:00am
NSW Minister for Family and Community Services Pru Goward. Picture: AAP Image / David Moir
NSW Minister for Family and Community Services Pru Goward. Picture: AAP Image / David Moir

The Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) has been asked to review the adequacy of child neglect penalties after the Mercury revealed an Illawarra mother allowed her three children to live in a house smeared in human faeces.

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Andrew Pearson

Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.

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