The Deputy State Coroner has found the 2016 domestic violence deaths of two South Australian children could have been prevented if child protection authorities took a more "vigorous role" in securing their safety.

The mother Adeline Yvette Rigney was murdered also.

The findings of the Inquest can be found here.

The ABC's coverage can be found here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-21/hillier-children-murders-could-been-prevented-sa-coroner-says/101004304

AASW South Australian Branch President Patricia Muncey discusses the systemic issues concerning child protection with Sonya Feldhoff on ABC Adelaide Afternoons on 22 April 2022, followed by the comments of the Minister Katrine Hildyard - Child Protection, Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Recreation, Sport and Racing.