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Marty Silk

Qld needs watchdog for vulnerable adults

Queensland's public advocate wants a commissioner for preventing vulnerable adults from abuse. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Vulnerable Queensland adults who require care or support should have a watchdog to prevent them from being abused, neglected and exploited, a report says.

State Public Advocate John Chesterman has called for a new safeguarding commissioner in a report into protections for vulnerable adults.

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