When Joshua Brown was arrested for allegedly abusing children at childcare centers across Melbourne, it exposed a horrifying reality: patchwork regulation and an understaffed, profit-driven industry is failing children.

Months on, as state and federal governments try to deal with the fallout – and as the Albanese government pumps record investment into the early childhood sector – experts say children still aren’t safe in childcare.

Today, crime reporter at The Age Sherryn Groch on the tension between rapid business growth – and child safety – at the heart of the childcare sector.

And just a warning this episode discusses allegations of child sex abuse. 


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Guest: Crime reporter at The Age Sherryn Groch

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When Joshua Brown was arrested for allegedly abusing children at childcare centers across Melbourne, it exposed a horrifying reality: patchwork regulation and an understaffed, profit-driven industry is failing children.
Months on, as state and federal governments try to deal with the fallout &ndash; and as the Albanese government pumps record investment into the early childhood sector &ndash; experts say children still aren&rsquo;t safe in childcare.
Today, crime reporter at The Age Sherryn Groch on the tension between rapid business growth &ndash; and child safety &ndash; at the heart of the childcare sector.
And just a warning this episode discusses allegations of child sex abuse.&nbsp;
 If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
 Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram
Guest: Crime reporter at The Age Sherryn Groch
Photo: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

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How profit beats safety in childcare

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