US EditionWhy Parents Are Kept in Dark About Alleged Abusers at Childcare Providers
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 20 – The Victorian government missed a parliamentary deadline to release childcare safety documents amid allegations against a worker charged with over 70 offences, sparking calls for transparency.
- The Legislative Council's deadline passed when the Victorian Labor Government failed to produce documents, breaching standing orders and prompting criticism for lack of transparency.
- Three weeks ago, authorities revealed Joshua Dale Brown had worked at 24 Melbourne childcare centres since 2017, with over 70 offences charged, sparking a crisis.
- The Greens invoked a parliamentary tool over 30 days ago, and a Victorian government spokesperson said, `carefully considering the Legislative Council's request and will respond in due course`.
- On Friday, Anasina Gray-Barberio said the Labor Government's failure to table documents 'shows a lack of transparency and accountability,' highlighting ongoing concerns over childcare safety.
- Next week, the Greens will push for an independent childcare safety watchdog, and will continue to criticise Labor for missing the parliamentary deadline.
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