How profit beats safety in childcare
October 27, 2025
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Episode 1707 · October 27, 2025
How profit beats safety in childcare
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<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>And just a warning this episode discusses allegations of child sex abuse. </p> <p><br />If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.</p> <p><br />Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram</p> <p>Guest: Crime reporter at The Age Sherryn Groch</p> <p>Photo: AAP Image/Joel Carrett</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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