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Tess Ikonomou and Rachael Ward

Push for early learning safety crackdown to go further

Tougher safety regulations are being introduced in childcare centres. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Stricter mandatory reporting rules in the early childhood sector are a significant start to a much-needed safety crackdown, but advocates warn more must be done to protect kids from harm.

From September 1, complaints of physical or sexual assaults must be reported to authorities within 24 hours instead of the current seven-day window.

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