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A landmark ruling will tackle the gender pay gap for thousands of workers

The Fair Work Commission has found award pay rates in five industrial awards covering a range of female-dominated occupations and industries do not provide equal pay.

2025-04-25 06:56:29

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Federal Election 2025: Early learning set to be a deciding issue

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) is shaping up to be a defining issue in the upcoming federal election, with voters looking for clear commitments on affordability, access, and quality.

2025-04-24 11:35:22

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Inquiry launched into oversight and regulation of the early childhood sector

A broad inquiry into the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector in New South Wales is now underway, following reports of regulatory oversight failures and growing pressure for reform.

2025-04-24 11:09:45

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What’s changing with prescribed discounts and why it matters

From 7 July 2025, early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers must start reporting certain discounts and third-party payments in their session reports. This change aims to improve transparency around how early education is funded, especially when families aren’t paying the full gap fee.

2025-04-24 10:39:29

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Cross sector responses to FWC gender undervaluation ruling roll in

Various advocacy groups and representatives from across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector have provided responses to a recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling in relation to gender undervaluation in five female dominated sectors and industries including ECEC.

2025-04-22 08:56:01

by Freya Lucas

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A landmark ruling will tackle the gender pay gap for thousands of workers

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Cross sector responses to FWC gender undervaluation ruling roll in

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