AUSTRALIA
Bendigo Advertiser
May 9, 2014
Victoria’s move to require priests to gain accreditation to work with children should be considered nationally, Premier Denis Napthine says.
Victoria was taking a leadership role in addressing the issue, and it could set the tone of a national response, Dr Napthine said.
”I believe other states and jurisdictions will look at what we’re doing to require ministers of religion to have a working with children check if they have any dealings with children and families,” he said. ”I think other states and other jurisdictions should have a good hard look at it.”
A minister with children in their congregation, or who otherwise comes into contact with children as part of their duties, will be required to obtain the check.
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