Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes

Working-with-children checks are being overhauled but advocates say more needs to be done. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Parents and advocates say reforms to improve working-with-children checks are a step in the right direction but they want more action to keep kids in childcare safe. 

Fast-tracked reforms unveiled on Friday will ensure that by the end of the year, anyone prevented from holding a working-with-children check in one state or territory will be automatically banned across the country.