The Victorian health department has expressed regret after a family affected by the alleged crimes of accused Melbourne childcare paedophile Joshua Dale Brown had to endure the trauma of getting their children tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) twice due to administrative errors. The admission comes alongside Premier Jacinta Allan defending the appointment of a childcare safety reviewer amid growing scrutiny over systemic failures.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about bureaucratic missteps—it’s a gut-wrenching example of how institutional failures compound the suffering of families already dealing with unimaginable harm. The repeated testing ordeal underscores broader concerns about accountability in childcare safety systems, especially as the government faces pressure to prove it’s taking meaningful action. For parents, it’s a stark reminder of how fragile trust in these institutions can be.