Child safety expert says national database won't solve child safety concerns

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Calls to strengthen working with children checks have intensified after childcare giant, Goodstart, allegedly failed to properly report complaints about a male employee.

Yesterday, an ABC investigation revealed that despite the man being banned by the Education Department over allegations of child abuse, his checks remained valid.

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Guest: Professor Michael Salter is the Director of Childlight UNSW, the Australasian hub of Childlight, the Global Child Safety Institute
Producer: Eddy Diamond

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