‘Distressing’ situation: 800 children to be tested for infectious disease linked to alleged abuser at childcare centres; held working permit despite being reported

Australian authorities are advising infectious disease testing for around 800 children across four childcare centers due to allegations against Joshua Dale Brown, who faces 70 charges, including child rape. Police allege Brown abused eight children between April 2022 and January 2023. This follows a previous advisory for 1,200 children across 20 centers, raising concerns about childcare screening processes.