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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 14 MIN

Authorities could have prevented Tom Phillips disappearing with kids

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A public inquiry has found authorities could have prevented Tom Phillips from disappearing with his children - or brought them home sooner. The report, by former High Court judge Simon Moore, says agencies missed crucial chances to protect the children and repeatedly downplayed or overlooked the harm they faced. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports, and Police Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers spoke to Lisa Owen. 

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