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ACECQA highlights resources to strengthen child safety and quality practice

As early childhood education and care (ECEC) services navigate a period of unprecedented pressure and change, the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has reinforced its commitment to upholding the principles of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and supporting those who work tirelessly to deliver safe, high-quality care for the 1.4 million children attending services each day.

2025-08-07 10:27:16

by Fiona Alston

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Parliament passes Direct Gap Fee legislation: Key changes for FDC and IHC from 1 January 2026

The Australian Government’s legislation for direct collection of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) gap fees has officially passed Parliament, marking a significant shift in administrative and financial responsibilities for Family Day Care (FDC) and In Home Care (IHC) services.

2025-08-07 09:39:41

by Fiona Alston

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New federal legislation strengthens safety in early childhood education and care

The Early Childhood Education and Care (Strengthening Regulation of Early Education) Bill 2025 has passed federal parliament, marking a significant step forward in reinforcing child safety across the ECEC sector.

2025-08-04 10:36:40

by Fiona Alston

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Updated enforcement action and new infringement notices registers released

The Australian Government has updated the Enforcement Action Register and published a new Infringement Notices Register, providing detailed information on compliance activity within the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector under the Family Assistance Law (FAL).

2025-07-31 10:42:05

by Fiona Alston

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Early childhood teachers union backs new safety legislation, calls for stronger protections

The Independent Education Union of Australia (IEU) has endorsed new federal legislation aimed at improving safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC), welcoming the proposed withdrawal of government funding from providers that repeatedly fail to meet safety standards.

2025-07-24 09:57:15

by Fiona Alston

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New federal legislation strengthens safety in early childhood education and care

2025-08-04 10:36:40

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ACECQA updates workforce strategy dashboard, highlighting progress across ECEC sector

2025-08-01 09:29:47

by Fiona Alston

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Young Academics secures groundbreaking enterprise agreement, raising the bar in early childhood education

2025-08-05 10:21:42

by Fiona Alston