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Tess Ikonomou

HISTORICAL FACTS: Reporting times for abuse in childcare centres slashed - The Untold Story

Early years educators could be penalised for failing to report child abuse within 24 hours. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

The time-frame for reporting physical and sexual abuse of children in early childhood education centres to police and parents should be cut down from seven days to 24 hours, a report says.

A major review of the child safety arrangements under the National Quality Framework has made 16 recommendations relating to improving physical and online safety, supervision and staffing requirements in centres.

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