Victoria's working with children checks are among the weakest in the nation, an investigation by the state's ombudsman has found, and must be changed to protect children from predators.
While most other states and territories have the discretion to block people from working with children on the basis of information such as child protection reports and intervention orders, Victoria's screening authority can only deny or revoke a person's clearance if they have been charged with a crime or been subject to disciplinary findings.
