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flag Australia pushes for child safety reforms after abuse allegations in childcare centers.

flag The Australian Human Rights Commission is urging the federal government to appoint a dedicated cabinet minister for children to strengthen national leadership on child safety, following serious abuse allegations in the early childhood care sector. flag In response to the case of a worker charged with abusing eight infants across 24 centers, new measures include mandatory 5pm training closures, a CCTV trial in 300 centers, mobile phone restrictions, 1,600 additional inspections, and a national childcare worker register. flag A key reform is a national continuous checking system for real-time monitoring of criminal records across states. flag Advocacy groups support an independent oversight body, and a Senate inquiry is set to review the sector’s safety, with support available through 1800 RESPECT and 1800 211 028.

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