The Latest Breaking News from Lizzie Blandthorn

Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative

Children will be assessed twice for autism and development delays before entering school as a state prepares to launch its NDIS alternative.

AAP · Jun 11

Victoria will fast-track new child safety laws as part of a system ‘overhaul’. Here’s what we know

The power to immediately suspend an individual’s working with children check during an investigation is among changes expected to pass parliament this week

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025

Can Australia’s new childcare safety policies keep our children safe? The devil is in the details

A national register for staff, mandatory CCTV and a mobile phone ban in childcare centres are among the announcements – but what’s missing is equally notable

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2025

The Melbourne childcare sexual abuse charges: what we know so far and what affected families should do

Joshua Brown, 26, has been charged with more than 70 offences with police also investigating allegations of offending at a second Melbourne daycare centre

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2025

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Six children connected to Victoria's child protection system have died in the last three months, sparking a plea for more action to protect vulnerable kids.

AAP · Oct 29, 2024

Victoria in the dark on proposed NDIS changes on eve of national cabinet meeting, minister says

Lizzie Blandthorn accuses the federal government of not providing enough information, but Bill Shorten is ‘quietly positive’ reforms can be agreed

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023

Authorities to consider past Aboriginal mistreatment in child protection cases under newly passed Victorian bill

Parliament passes landmark legislation aimed at reducing number of Indigenous children entering care

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023

Victoria to review child protection laws as minister apologises for removal of Indigenous children

Lizzie Blandthorn says giving parents two years to reform their lives before losing children is a ‘blunt instrument’

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2023

No opt out for Vic health sharing scheme as bill passes

A bill to share patient health records through a central database has passed Victorian parliament with increased oversight and privacy protections.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

Daniel Andrews seizes on popularity of State Electricity Commission promise to create a new ministry

Premier announces Lily D’Ambrosio will be minister responsible for SEC as part of new cabinet

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022