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Brown was employed at 20 other childcare facilities. Police have indicated there is no evidence suggesting involvement from other childcare workers in Brown’s alleged activities. He is scheduled for a court appearance in September.
Mobile phone ban and urgent safety review
An “urgent review into childcare safety” has been initiated by Allan, who described it as a “short, sharp piece of work” to identify immediate steps for Victoria. The report is expected by 15 August.
Additionally, Allan introduced a $5,000 “immediate-needs payment” aimed at supporting affected families, including those whose children undergo precautionary tests. This financial assistance is to help cover time off work, alternative care arrangements, and medical or mental health expenses.
Federal response and Working with Children Check reforms
“I know that they’re angry because one of those parents is a friend of mine, and her two little girls are directly affected by this.”
“It’s taken too long to do the work necessary to make sure that our Working With Children Check system is up to scratch,” he said.
Child sexual abuse organisations call for a national review
“Bravehearts has long advocated for a nationally consistent approach to child protection, one that includes robust background checks, mandatory child safety training for all early childhood workers, and independent oversight of all institutions where children are present.”
“We can’t keep looking away. The government must establish a royal commission to uncover the scale of the crisis and chart a way forward to keep our kids safe.”