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Affinity Education CEO apologized amid abuse allegations at 250 centers, as NSW enacts stricter childcare laws.
Tim Hickey, head of Affinity Education Group, apologized for harm caused to children in its 250 centers during a NSW parliamentary inquiry, defending the company’s safety and quality commitments despite serious allegations of abuse and neglect.
He emphasized high compliance rates in health and safety, rejected claims that private equity prioritizes profits over children, and stated profits are reinvested in staff and facilities.
The scrutiny followed revelations that a former worker faced over 70 charges linked to abuse across 24 Affinity centers.
A federal report highlighted NSW’s high number of childcare breaches, and an independent review criticized regulatory shortcomings.
In response, NSW introduced new laws requiring board members to prioritize children’s welfare, mandating security cameras, public safety disclosures, and stiffer penalties for noncompliance.
El CEO de Affinity Education se disculpó en medio de las acusaciones de abuso en 250 centros, ya que NSW promulga leyes más estrictas de cuidado infantil.