Commission of Inquiry: the LGH failed Zoe Duncan and her family before and after her alleged rape in a ward

Adam Holmes
Updated July 1 2022 - 2:56pm, first published June 28 2022 - 11:30am
Zoe Duncan's life changed forever when she was sexually assaulted by a doctor in the LGH. Sixteen years later, she died after refusing to ever attend the hospital again. Picture: supplied
Zoe Duncan's life changed forever when she was sexually assaulted by a doctor in the LGH. Sixteen years later, she died after refusing to ever attend the hospital again. Picture: supplied

Zoe Duncan went into the Launceston General Hospital in northern Tasmania a carefree and happy 11-year-old who was learning to live with her epilepsy, asthma and juvenile arthritis.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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