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Inquest examines failures before Indigenous boy's death in skip bin

An inquest into 13-year-old Budda Spencer's 2021 death is examining whether South Australian child protection agencies missed warning signs before the tragedy.

Why it mattersThe inquest is examining whether systemic gaps in child protection and family support contributed to a preventable death.

AustraliaThis Australian case raises questions about South Australian child protection systems and resources for vulnerable Indigenous youth and struggling families.

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