All states and territories have agreed to rush through urgent childcare reforms after allegations of abuse at centres across the country.

Attorney-General Michelle Rowland, flanked by her state and territory counterparts, has announced "banned in one, banned in all" legislation to prevent someone banned from working with children in one jurisdiction from working in another.

All jurisdictions have promised to implement these changes by the end of the year.

"There is a firm commitment from all states and territories to pull out all stops, and we are working together as a team," Rowland said. 

The attorneys-general have also agreed to raise their criteria on who can apply for a working with children check in each state and territory.

They will also strengthen information sharing to ens

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