Queensland Police are investigating an incident on March 27 where a three-year-old boy from Townsville was allegedly placed on a hot stove by his parents, leaving him in intensive care and with a temporary colostomy bag.
The case has raised serious questions as to why the children were in the hands of their parents even though they have a history of neglect issues.
Child Safety Minister Di Farmer has said the safety and wellbeing of all children known to the department is their top priority.
No charges have been laid and it’s not been revealed whether the incident was an accident.