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Rapid Child Safety Review

On 2 July 2025, the Victorian Government commissioned an independent Rapid Child Safety Review in response to allegations of child sexual abuse in early childhood, education and care (ECEC) settings.

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Review

The Rapid Child Safety Review (the Review) was led by Mr Jay Weatherill AO and Ms Pam White PSM, who provided the report to the Victorian Government on 15 August 2025.

The Review identifies key actions for government to improve child safety, including actions Victoria can take to accelerate the child safety reforms being considered nationally.

Rapid Child Safety Review 2025
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Victorian Government Response

The Victorian Government accepts and will implement all 22 recommendations of the Review to strengthen safety standards in early childhood education and care, to keep Victorian children safe.

Read the Victorian Government's response to the Rapid Child Safety Review.

Victorian Government response to Rapid Child Safety Review
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Read the Premier's media release on the Child Safety Overhaul.

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