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AI Regulation for Early Childhood Education Centres

The Commonwealth government has released its latest initiative to regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, with potential impacts on early childhood education and care (ECEC) services that use or plan to use AI-driven technologies. 

2024-11-19 07:59:25

by Contributed Content

WA introduces new legislation to protect injured workers

The West Australian Government has introduced legislation in response to a WA Court of Appeal decision which would have prevented some workers from accessing common law damages due to a technicality regarding the order in which documents are required to be registered.

2024-11-08 10:06:18

by Freya Lucas

Mandatory reporting obligations for WA have changed: ECEC employees must note

West Australian Early Childhood Workers and associated staff under section 125A of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 are now mandated to report child sexual abuse to the Department of Communities’ Mandatory Reporting Service.

2024-11-04 09:37:57

by Freya Lucas

What ECEC operators must know about the landmark merger reform bill

The Australian childcare sector remains in focus for corporate dealmakers following the recent introduction of the Australian Government’s merger reform Bill.

2024-11-01 00:10:24

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SA introduces new laws designed to help young people feel safe and supported

The South Australian Government has introduced new laws to Parliament with the intention of demonstrating its commitment to transforming and building capacity of the child protection and family support system to help improve the lives of children and young people and the complex issues facing SA families.

2024-10-29 07:51:15

by Freya Lucas

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