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Is your service ready? Key updates to Queensland kindergarten funding in 2026
Queensland’s Kindergarten Funding program continues to evolve as a key mechanism to expand access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). From 1 January 2026, updated funding category guidelines and funding essentials will take effect, building on the reforms introduced in 2025 and reinforcing the state’s commitment to free kindergarten for all Queensland families.
2025-12-17 07:00:15
by Fiona Alston
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What early childhood providers need to know about mandatory merger clearance in 2026
As Australia enters 2026, one of the most significant competition law changes in decades will come into effect, and early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers should be aware of what it means for the sector. From 1 January 2026, a mandatory, suspensory merger clearance regime will require certain large business acquisitions to be reviewed and approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) before they can proceed.
2025-12-17 06:30:05
by Fiona Alston
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Early childhood education assets continue to attract strong investor interest in record-breaking $151m Burgess Rawson from CBRE auction
Investment in early childhood education and care (ECEC) infrastructure continues to demonstrate resilience and long-term value, with a standout childcare transaction featuring Burgess Rawson from CBRE’s final portfolio auction for 2025.
2025-12-16 08:00:10
by Fiona Alston
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The year in review: 2025's most impactful ECEC news stories and shifts
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector has reached new defining moments.
2025-12-16 07:32:18
by Fiona Alston
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Soul Pattinson lifts stake in G8 Education, increases voting power to 7.85 per cent
Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited (Soul Patts) has significantly increased its interest in G8 Education Limited (ASX: GEM).
2025-12-16 07:00:05
by Fiona Alston
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Emergency Action Notices issued to three South Australian ECEC services over mobile device management concerns
2025-12-18 06:31:16
by Fiona Alston
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What early childhood providers need to know about mandatory merger clearance in 2026
2025-12-17 06:30:05
by Fiona Alston
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Soul Pattinson lifts stake in G8 Education, increases voting power to 7.85 per cent
2025-12-16 07:00:05
by Fiona Alston
