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Minister Jason Clare delivers national childcare safety plan to Parliament
The Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, addressed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, 23 July, outlining a comprehensive plan to strengthen safety in early childhood education and care.
2025-07-23 10:09:01
by Fiona Alston
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Child safety in focus as government moves to strip funding from non-compliant providers
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers that repeatedly fail to meet safety standards could lose access to government subsidies under legislation being introduced to Parliament this week.
2025-07-23 08:00:41
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Queensland premier commits to national leadership on child safety in wake of sector scandals
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has pledged to make the state a "national leader" in child safety, following a wave of high-profile child protection failures linked to early learning services across the country.
2025-07-21 08:45:10
by Fiona Alston
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Urgent childcare reforms among federal priorities as parliament returns
As the 48th Parliament of Australia opens for the first time since the May federal election, the Albanese Government has flagged childcare reform as a top priority, alongside delivering on other key commitments.
2025-07-21 07:30:32
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The silent oath: Why child protection is personal for every educator
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2025-07-17 09:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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The silent oath: Why child protection is personal for every educator
2025-07-17 09:00:31
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Honouring the quiet magic of early childhood
2025-07-11 09:15:00
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Can educators trust AERO’s evidence? Sector voices say the jury’s still out
2025-07-17 10:00:07
by Fiona Alston