Early childhood education and care
Jess WILSON (Kew) (14:30): My question is to the Premier. Can the Premier explain why the working with children check of the individual dismissed for sexual misconduct from a childcare centre in 2020 is still current?
Jacinta ALLAN (Bendigo East – Premier) (14:31): As I said earlier today, both at a media conference and in answer to a question earlier in the house, the advice I have received is that steps have been taken to cancel this individual’s working –
Members interjecting.
Jacinta ALLAN: That is exactly what I said. I have been consistent today in stating that the advice I have received is that this individual is in the process of having his working with children check cancelled.
Jess WILSON (Kew) (14:32): As his working with children check is still current, can the Premier confirm that this individual can still work with children right now?
Jacinta ALLAN (Bendigo East – Premier) (14:32): In understanding the concern relating to this individual and the circumstances around his status, to ensure that the information I am relaying publicly is the most up-to-date information, I will seek advice.