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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Kate Lyons, Sarah Martin and Henry Belot

Thousands of reports of abuse have been made in Australian childcare centres. Most alleged perpetrators were allowed to keep working

A collection of wooden children's toys
Shocking shortcomings in Australia’s childcare system mean most complaints about sexual misconduct by childcare workers are ultimately dismissed. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty images

Angela* was cuddling her daughter in bed one afternoon when the then two-year-old said something she had never heard before.

“Kiss my bum?” she asked, lifting her bottom up.

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