Victoria orders urgent review into childcare safety after allegations of abuse by worker

Premier says ‘short and sharp’ review will consider whether Victoria can go ‘even further and act faster’ on any federal measuresMelbourne childcare sexual abuse charges: what we know so far and what affected families should doFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government has ordered an urgent review of childcare safety after allegations of sexual abuse by a worker, announcing plans for a state-run staff register, new fines and potentially installing CCTV in all centres, as it criticised the “frustratingly slow” pace of federal reform.Joshua Dale Brown, 26, was charged in May with more than 70 offences relating to eight alleged victims aged between five months and two years old, who attended a centre in Melbourne’s western suburbs.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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