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3 YO kinder in focus in Vic 2024 budget with further $129m commitment
The Victorian Government has handed down its 2024/25 Budget in which three year old kinder received a boost but additional commitments to the early childhood education and care sector were paired back somewhat after several years of substantial increases
2024-05-08 11:33:54
by Jason Roberts
Workforce
Policy
WA has new reporting laws aimed at eliminating child sexual abuse
Eight new mandatory reporter groups have been implemented as part of a staggered approach to addressing recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission).
2024-05-06 10:09:12
by Freya Lucas
Quality
Policy
NZ Government makes legislative change to reduce ECEC red tape
The New Zealand government intends to make legislative changes with a view to making it easier for new early learning services to be established, and for existing services to operate, Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced.
2024-04-17 09:41:05
by Freya Lucas
Policy
Quality
ASQA Bill passes Parliament - changes to protect students and improve quality
Vocational education and training (VET) legislation designed to protect vulnerable students, take action against non-genuine providers, and ensure improvements in quality vocational education and training has passed Parliament, with changes which may impact the broader early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
2024-04-05 07:57:51
by Freya Lucas
Provider
Policy
Attention NSW ECEC Providers: Change in penalties for EPA violations
There have been significant changes to environmental protection laws in New South Wales, some of which affect the approved providers and owners of early childhood education and care (ECEC) services specifically.
2024-03-15 09:46:49
by Freya Lucas
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