Key Assets Tasmanian director Caroline Brown said she was shocked when she heard of allegations made by a former foster carer this week.
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In Parliament on Tuesday, Opposition Leader Bryan Green said he was aware of six children living in a house, he said, was a “firetrap”.
Human Services Minister Jacquie Petrusma said in Parliament that the claims were currently being investigated after her office was made aware of the allegations earlier this year.
Ms Brown said no complaints were received by Key Assets from the foster carer.
“The impact that untested allegations being in public has on children, carers, staff, and even people considering becoming foster carers, is significant,” Ms Brown said.
“That house has a fire escape, not all windows are painted over, there is air flow and so, as we've previously said, those windows are on the list for replacement.”