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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
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AITSL releases new guidelines for Professional Experience in Initial Teacher Education
New guidelines for Professional Experience in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs developed by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) will be launched later today at the Australian Council of Deans of Education (ACDE) 2024 Conference.
2024-11-01 08:50:54
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Transitional arrangements extended in light of continuing workforce challenges
Education Ministers have agreed to extend three workforce transitional arrangements in the Education and Care Services National Regulations (National Regulations) until 31 December 2026 and 31 December 2027, the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has announced.
2024-10-28 07:56:27
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Federal Government opens public consultation on Family Safety Plan
The Federal Government has opened public consultation about the design of a standalone National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan, inviting responses from members of the public and those with an interest in First Nations children and families, including those working in early childhood education and care (ECEC).
2024-09-23 09:30:48
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Is the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector Ready For New Cybersecurity Legislation?
2025-01-15 10:45:52
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Connected Beginnings program expands into the ACT
2025-01-14 07:18:08
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Proposed gender equality targets legislation: Impact on ECEC employers
2025-01-15 02:58:22
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