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Forde Inquiry into abuse of children in Queensland institutions
The Queensland Government commissioned the Forde Inquiry, held in 1998-1999, to investigate the treatment of children in licensed government and non-government institutions in Queensland. The terms of reference of the Inquiry covered 159 institutions during the period 1911 to 1999 and excluded foster care and institutions providing care for children with disabilities or those suffering from acute or chronic health problems. The inquiry found that abuse had occurred and that children had suffered and continue to suffer the legacy of this pain. The Inquiry made 42 recommendations relating to contemporary child protection practices, youth justice, provision of counselling and support services to victims of abuse, redress and reconciliation activities.