New laws to make child neglect a jail time crime

Shannon Tonkin
Updated January 22 2019 - 7:48pm, first published 1:00pm

Deadbeat parents who criminally neglect their children are poised to face tougher penalties from February, after a horrific Illawarra case captured the attention of lawmakers.

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Shannon Tonkin

Shannon Tonkin

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