Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse
Source: Western Australia. Minister for Child Protection. Media Release.
"Western Australian children will be better protected than ever before with doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers and midwives now required under law to report in writing suspicions of child sexual abuse. Child Protection Minister Robyn McSweeney said legislation governing the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse had come into effect and professionals who failed to report concerns to the Department for Child Protection would face a $6,000 fine. “This is a very important child protection measure and will greatly improve the safety and protection of all children, particularly those vulnerable and at risk,” Mrs McSweeney said."