Working with Children Checks not reviewed despite sexual misconduct findings

In Victoria, former children's commissioner Liana Buchanan failed to refer several sexual misconduct cases for a Working with Children Check review, despite previously stating she would not work with individuals involved in sexual misconduct. This oversight raises questions about the effectiveness and oversight of background checks designed to protect children. The revelation underscores the urgent need for a thorough review of protocols to ensure child safety, highlighting systemic failures that may have allowed inappropriate individuals to continue working with vulnerable populations.