G8 Education operates nearly two dozen childcare brands, employing around 10,000 staff members responsible for the care of approximately 41,000 children. In a statement, Okhovat emphasized their commitment to supporting families during this difficult time. The CCTV implementation, which has been fast-tracked after a successful trial at select centres, aims to provide more transparency, although a specific timeline for completion has not been disclosed.

A spokesperson for G8 Education assured that the installation will comply with child safety, dignity, privacy, and data protection regulations. However, questions remain regarding who will manage the CCTV systems and access the recorded footage. Experts in child safety have voiced skepticism about the effectiveness of CCTV, arguing it is only as reliable as those monitoring it. With historical cases where surveillance failed to deter abuse, concerns linger about its potential to offer a false sense of security.

Additionally, the recent developments surrounding Brown have stirred discussions among state and federal authorities, prompting commitments to strengthen staff background checks and regulations within the childcare sector. Brown, who has not yet entered a plea, is facing serious allegations, including the creation and distribution of child abuse material involving infants as young as five months, and is set to appear in court in September.