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Daryl Higgins

Daryl Higgins

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Parents have one of Australia’s most important jobs, so why don’t we have policy for them?

Australia invests billions in children annually, but we still struggle to keep them safe, happy and healthy. It’s time to include the missing puzzle...

28.10.2026 60

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Daryl Higgins

Australia’s childcare safety changes are turning one. Are they working?

It has been a frightening time for Australian families, amid ongoing claims of abuse and neglect in childcare centres.

31.07.2026 40

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Daryl Higgins

How common is sexually abusive behaviour between children? How should daycare centres respond?

Parents have spoken up about harrowing cases of their young children being abused by other children in daycare centres.

31.10.2025 50

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Daryl Higgins