Key recommendations of baby Ebony inquest

KEY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S BABY EBONY INQUEST

NATIONAL

* A national child protection database containing all information about cases, accessible to social workers in every state and territory.

* Automatic transfer of guardianship or custody when a person under state care moves interstate.

* State and territory authorities to be alerted whenever a child protection agency loses contact with a person under their care.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

* Any investigation of alleged abuse should include a thorough investigation of the background of parents or guardians.

* The closure of case files should only be authorised by officers ranking higher than supervisor.

* Case files should never be closed if families disengage from health or support services.