NSW children’s guardian stands down amid inquiry into ‘serious allegations’

<p>Stephen Kinmond agrees to step aside as child safety watchdog but says he does not know details of accusations</p><ul><li><strong>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></strong></li></ul><p>The NSW children’s guardian has stepped aside while “serious and disturbing allegations” are investigated as part of an independent inquiry.</p><p>The guardian, Stephen Kinmond, agreed to step aside from his role as the state’s child safey watchdog following the allegations, the NSW government confirmed on Friday night.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/28/nsw-childrens-guardian-stands-down-amid-inquiry-into-serious-allegations-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>