Vic to review child protection laws
The Victorian government will review the state's child protection laws after reports a convicted child sex offender has been running a toy store.
The Sex Offenders Registration Act prohibits people from working or volunteering in a child-related environment including business activities, child photography, talent or beauty competitions.
But Attorney-General Martin Pakula says he's requested a review to ensure the policy covers any type of employment which could include contact with children and pose a threat.
It comes as the Herald Sun reports a convicted child sex offender has been operating a store that attracts young people.
"Like any parent I'm extremely concerned at the prospect of this happening," Mr Pakula said on Friday.
"I've asked the Department of Justice and Regulation to review the definition of child-related employment under the Sex Offenders Registration Act ... to ensure it covers relevant employment which involves contact with children that poses a threat to them."
A working-with-children check is mandatory for anyone who has unsupervised contact with children.
The penalty for a registered offender working in a child-related environment is two years jail.
