Ms Kirsten Pakes:

If an allegation of a sexual nature is made, first we have to establish whether it involves a child. If it involves a child, we have statutory reporting procedures we need to take. We also have, as the Deputy said, our stand-down order, a precautionary measure, that we need to put in place if there are children at risk. If it involves an allegation of something sexual with an adult, we have to understand there is self-determination in this factor where an individual is able to come forward and report the matter. There is a differentiation between a child and an adult.