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Inside the Life of Alleged Melbourne Childcare Rapist Joshua Brown

ESSENDON, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, JUL 3 – Victoria Police identified Tracey Brown amid an investigation uncovering child abuse material and launched extensive health checks for victims, officials said.

  • Victoria Police named Tracey Brown, accused of over 70 child sex charges while employed at an Essendon childcare centre, to inform parents about the allegations.
  • May sex crime investigations led detectives to Tracey Brown's involvement after discovering child abuse material linked to her and the Essendon centre, prompting focus on potential further abuse.
  • Police and the Health Department launched an urgent response, urging 1,200 children to undergo testing after allegations against Brown and Wilson, who face 40 child abuse charges.
  • Victoria’s government launched an urgent review into childcare safety measures, led by Jay Weatherill, and offered $5,000 support to affected families amid ongoing investigations.
  • Victoria Police have scheduled court hearings in September for Tracey Brown and Michael Wilson, who will appear jointly amid ongoing investigations into child abuse charges at Melbourne centres.
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Herald Sun broke the news in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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