Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is facing mounting criticism over delays in releasing the findings of a government-commissioned review into childcare safety and standards. The review, initiated in response to serious abuse allegations and systemic failures in early learning services, remains unpublished—prompting frustration from families, educators, and advocacy groups.

In a decisive move that underscores the growing demand for ethical accountability in early childhood education, Australian pension fund Vision Super has divested its holdings in G8 Education Ltd. following allegations of sexual abuse at one of the provider’s centers.

Australia is set to overhaul its childcare worker screening system with landmark legislation that will prevent individuals banned in one state or territory from working in another. The reform—dubbed “banned in one, banned in all”—marks a pivotal step toward national consistency in safeguarding children across early education settings.

Hundreds of childcare centres across Australia have been formally “put on notice” as regulators respond to mounting concerns over child safety, compliance failures, and systemic misconduct. The move signals a decisive shift in accountability, with authorities warning that services failing to meet standards will face serious consequences.

Amid a surge in allegations of sexual offences within the childcare sector, NSW Police are urging parents to bypass childcare centre directors and report concerns directly to law enforcement. The warning comes as a parliamentary inquiry exposes serious lapses in child safety protocols across the industry.

Australia’s Children’s Commissioner has called for the establishment of a dedicated Cabinet Minister for Children, citing escalating concerns over child safety and systemic failures in the childcare sector.

A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has revealed alarming gaps in the childcare sector’s ability to detect and prevent child abuse, with NSW Police warning that some offenders are deliberately “shopping around” for centres with weak safeguards.

An NSW parliamentary inquiry has revealed that Little Zak's Academy, a prominent childcare provider, received over $2.9 million in state funding despite multiple breaches of child safety regulations across its centres.

A concerning case has emerged in Victoria where a worker, despite being blacklisted, continues to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). The situation has prompted swift action from the Victorian government, which is now seeking to revoke the clearance.

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Thank you for continuing to stand with us in the call to close the “Under the Roof” loophole in early childhood staffing ratios. Your voices have helped bring national attention to a regulatory gap that affects child safety, educator wellbeing, and sector integrity.