Former Tasmanian premier David Bartlett has spoken with a victim-survivor of child sexual abuse who fronted a recent inquiry and says he regrets not doing more to protect children during his time in office.
In a lengthy Twitter thread, Mr Bartlett said he was "dismayed and horrified" hearing the stories of abuse in government-run institutions such as schools, hospitals, detention centres and out-of-home care, which came to light during the recent commission of inquiry.
