To the woman that had obviously abused Centrelink staff that hung up on her.
Firstly, how can Centrelink staff positively ID on the 'phone. You say you are your daughter's mother but how are they to know that?
Secondly, they take a lot of abuse from the public so if they hung up on you, YOU must have sworn at them. I have no doubt about it.
You will have to seek a court order to have your daughter returned to you. Since she is 16 years of age, what do you want? Have her hog-tied and delivered to you? She cannot be forced to return home against her will. She will only run away again, At least if she is getting welfare she is not selling drugs or herself to make a living. You are only speculating about your daughter being in danger. Centrelink says she is safe. Be happy she is safe. You want her home for YOUR sake, not hers. Stop being a control-freak.
The option for you is to write to the Ombudsman or the Minister. I know that this website advises not to put thingsin writing but do you really believe the Minister has time to listen to your whiney complaints about his/her portfolio staff doing their job.
A word of warning: Given that you have already been rude to Centrelink staff you may want to word any complaints to the Minister VERY carefully. THEY already know you are a troublemaker. Any threats will have you on an ASIO file before you have even bought a stamp.
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