If a healthcare professional fails to notify the authorities of a firm and well-founded suspicion of child abuse arising during the course of their official duties, they will be subject to a fine of up to a maximum of $10,000 ( s 11(1)).Question 7:In South Australia, to whom should you report your suspicions of abuse or neglect? [To answer this question, visit: https://www.decd.sa.gov.au/child-protection/reporting-child-abuse rather than citing your textbook] Within South Australia, reporting of suspected abuse or neglect should be provided to the Child Abuse Report Line (CARL) on 13 14 78 or via the online reporting system (https://www.families.sa.gov.au/reporting-child-abuse/ report-child-abuse-or-neglect ).Question 8: “In Western Australia it is not a criminal offense for nominated professionals not to report suspected child abuse.” Is this statement true or false, and in either case, what does your answer support? This statement is false, according to the textbook, in all Australian jurisdictions it is an offense for an appointed professional to fail to notify the relevant authorities when child abuse is suspected (Text, page
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