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Landmark Child Safety Reform Bill passes first stage of approval with minimum amendments in Vic parliament

The Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Child Safety) Bill 2025, a comprehensive reform of child safety law in the early childhood education and care sector, has successfully moved through the first stage of Parliamentary review in Victoria with just one proposed amendment.

2025-11-13 06:22:46

by Jason Roberts

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National funding expands support for child sexual abuse victims and early intervention

Content warning: This article discusses child sexual abuse. It may be distressing for some readers. Support services are listed at the end of the article.

2025-11-11 07:30:33

by Fiona Alston

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OSHC convicted over serious breaches in supervision and safety obligations

Approved provider OSHClub Pty Ltd has been convicted of two offences under the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW), following significant failures in child supervision and safety at its Kellyville Ridge OSHClub service in July 2024.

2025-11-10 06:44:22

by Fiona Alston

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Fair Work Act amended to protect grieving parents

This article discusses sensitive content related to stillbirth and infant loss, which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

2025-11-07 09:00:12

by Fiona Alston

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Reforms now in force across NSW early learning sector

From 6 November 2025, new reforms in New South Wales have come into force, introducing mandatory transparency measures and banning the use of personal mobile devices in early learning settings steps designed to strengthen child safety, support informed decision-making by families, and ensure consistent regulatory oversight.

2025-11-07 08:41:56

by Fiona Alston

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OSHC convicted over serious breaches in supervision and safety obligations

2025-11-10 06:44:22

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Reforms now in force across NSW early learning sector

2025-11-07 08:41:56

by Fiona Alston

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Embark Early Education moves on Mayfield: What the takeover means 

2025-11-10 08:22:20

by Fiona Alston