Queensland's attorney general, Deb Frecklington, said notorious serial paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith “could have been stopped, and should have been stopped” after a new report exposed major system failures. Griffith was sentenced to life in prison for 307 sexual offences against 73 victims, mostly girls aged three to five. These crimes happened from 2003 to 2022 while Griffith worked in childcare centres. On Monday, the Queensland Child Death Review Board released a landmark report describing how the abuse was allowed to continue for two decades. Premier David Crisafulli said the findings would “send a shiver up the spine of every Queensland parent.” The report showed 18 opportunities over 20 years where Griffith’s crimes could have been detected or stopped, including five clear chances for action that were missed. There were 13 other events that let the abuse continue. Attorney General Frecklington declared, “This offender could have been stopped, and should have been stopped.” Luke Twyford, chair of the review board, wrote to victims saying, "I have reviewed the records, met with victim-survivors and parents, attended the places where abuse occurred, and witnessed the weight of harm that has been caused and carried for too long." He added, "You deserved care, protection and honesty. Instead, you were met with betrayal and harm." Premier Crisafulli announced his government would fast-track a reportable conduct scheme to better detect such abuse. Queensland is one of the last places in Australia without this system, which was recommended by the royal commission on child sexual abuse. The scheme was called a “missing piece” that might have stopped Griffith earlier. Crisafulli said, “It is essential that we give every chance for our institutions to keep our children safe.” He pledged to bring the scheme forward by 12 months. He acknowledged no system is perfect but promised, “We can do so much better, and so much better we will do.” In Australia, people can seek help from the Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800), Bravehearts (1800 272 831), or the Blue Knot Foundation (1300 657 380).