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The government has announced an inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case by government authorities.
Phillips died following a shootout with police, when they were called to reports of a burglary in the early hours of 8 September, after 1358 days in the bush with his children.
Phillips shot a police officer several times during the shootout.
On Thursday, Attorney-General Judith Collins announced a public inquiry would be held into the disappearance of the Phillips children.
"The inquiry will look into whether government agencies took all practicable steps to ensure the safety and welfare o
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