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Anthony Albanese dismisses Peter Dutton's claim of failing to act on child sexual assault warnings

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected claims by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton that he failed to act on information provided to him last year that victims of child sexual abuse were being returned to live with their abusers.

Asked on 7.30 if Mr Dutton's claim was true, Mr Albanese said "no".

Pressed on whether any information was brought to his attention about abused children being returned to live with their abusers, Mr Albanese said: "Not that I'm aware of. That is the first I've heard of it."

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