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ACT passes legislation to recognise the importance of quality ECEC and the role of ECTs
Amendments to the Education Act 2004 will strengthen the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector by providing professional recognition for early childhood teachers (ECTs) and creating a new category of Teacher Quality Institute registration.
2023-12-05 08:59:48
by Freya Lucas
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It can be hard to challenge workplace discrimination but the government’s new bill should make it easier
Discrimination at work is common: in one survey conducted for the Australian Human Rights Commission, 63% of respondents said they had experienced age discrimination – being considered too young, or too old - in the last five years
2023-12-04 08:58:53
by Freya Lucas
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New child sex offender laws introduced to SA Parliament
South Australian laws around child sex offenders may soon change, barring offenders from working in places which also hire underage employees, such as hospitality and retail, in a bid to protect children and young people.
2023-11-30 09:48:26
by Freya Lucas
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Momentum for educator pay, conditions and support change reinforced in Productivity Commission Report
The Productivity Commission has released the draft report from its inquiry into the Australian early childhood education and care sector in which it calls out that progress towards universal access “hinges” on the availability of educators.
2023-11-26 15:22:09
by Jason Roberts
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Australia has a new Fair Work Ombudsman, and she’s not afraid of criminal penalties
Australia has a new Fair Work Ombudsman – Anna Booth – and she has indicated that she is prepared to seek criminal wage theft penalties against ‘dodgy’ employers if legislation changes.
2023-10-10 09:20:39
by Freya Lucas
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Changemaker sought as Goodstart opens COO role for the first time in a decade
2023-11-28 13:15:06
by Freya Lucas
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Leaders are struggling to manage change, new report finds
2023-12-01 08:26:04
by Freya Lucas
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Be You releases series of resources to support culturally respectful engagement
2023-11-29 11:42:32
by Freya Lucas
