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Advice for ECEC providers who have mergers on the horizon
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released guidance on merger reform transition which may be of use to owners and operators in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, and other sectors and industries whose business dealings overlap with ECEC.
2025-03-10 03:21:44
by Freya Lucas
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Sector responds to Government announcement of three days of ECEC
A number of organisations, early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers and sector advocates have responded to the recent announcement that, from January 2026, the Activity Test will be removed, and families will be able to access at least 72 hours of subsidised care each fortnight (100 hours for First Nations children.)
2025-02-17 07:46:27
by Freya Lucas
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“Real Estate in ECEC – Unpacking freehold ownership” in the spotlight at ECEC Owners and Landlords Forum
With less than four weeks until the inaugural ECEC Owners & Landlords Forum, to be held in Brisbane on 7 March 2025, The Sector founder and event host Jason Roberts continues to profile the key panels and panelists ahead of the event.
2025-02-11 15:24:36
by Jason Roberts
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Everything Educators Need to Know About the Tax Implications of HECS Changes
In the May 2024 Budget, the Government announced changes to HELP indexation to be based on the lower of Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Wage Price Index (WPI), with effect from 1 June 2024.
2025-01-06 07:44:11
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Government boosts worker retention payment minimum on-cost commitment to 20%+
The Department of Education has issued an update for services intending to, or already engaged in, the Worker Retention Payment grant process, confirming that a minimum of an additional 20 per cent in funding will now be made available for on-costs for all services, regardless of staffing profiles.
2024-11-21 07:50:00
by Jason Roberts
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Amid claims of abuse, neglect and poor standards, what is going wrong with childcare in Australia?
2025-03-19 01:33:51
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Ed Leader argues for unfair dismissal after leaving her role five weeks in
2025-03-26 07:49:12
by Freya Lucas
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Dietitians Australia call on Federal Government to overhaul ECEC nutrition rules
2025-03-24 09:13:34
by Freya Lucas
