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‘Bomb cyclone’ + Calls for increased childcare safeguards
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Afternoon Headlines: Five million could be hit with intense weather system hitting the coast of NSW, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to meet with US President Donald Trump and two major sunscreen brands under fire for ‘greenwashing’
Deep Dive: There are calls for greater childcare regulations after new allegations against a 26-year man Victorian man.
He’s been charged with 70 sexual offences including rape relating to his work at an early learning centre. He also worked at 19 other childcare centres. More than 1200 families have been urged to test their children for infectious diseases.
In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Bravehearts Founder and child safety advocate, Hetty Johnston AM, to explain the urgent need for change in our childcare safety regulations.
This episode contains descriptions of child sex abuse. If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or harassment, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT. org.au.
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