An investigation has begun after confirmation a girl in Western Australia gave birth at a hospital earlier this month.
Authorities in Perth have confirmed a 12-year-old girl has given birth at a hospital.
Local media report the girl became a pregnant when she was 11 and had her baby earlier this month.
Jackie Tang, of the Department of Communities, would not comment specifically on the case to protect the girl's identity, but told Community News it did work closely with multiple agencies when a young mother gave birth.
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