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New safety measures for early childcare sector

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Childcare operators must report abuse within 24 hours and tighten their privacy regulations under a new safety crackdown. Federal and state education ministers have agreed to a series of measures targeting early childhood education and care. Despite the changes some experts say it falls short of what is needed.
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