Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse have been implemented in Tasmania, creating new requirements for reporting suspected child abuse.
Read MoreThe Senior Practitioner Act 2018 (ACT) has been amended to broaden the circumstances in which workers are permitted to use restrictive practices (e.g. restraints) to include where there is a risk of imminent harm to the person or others.
Read MoreFollowing the Royal Commissions into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the ACT has introduced several amendments to the mandatory reporting and reportable conduct schemes to enhance the protection of children from abuse.
Read MorePenalties for OH&S offences have been significantly increased (up to 8x) to ensure consistency with OH&S legislation in other Australian jurisdictions.
Read MoreWestern Australia has introduced a suite of reforms to its education and care services legislation in accordance with the National Quality Framework and in alignment with the other States and Territories.
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