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ECEC must change now, our children can’t wait for another inquiry

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2025-07-02 07:47:14

by Fiona Alston

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WA approved provider fined $45,000 over bush excursion incident

A Western Australian approved provider has been fined $45,000 and ordered to contribute $2,000 towards legal costs following a serious incident in which a toddler was found unsupervised near a busy road during a bush kinder excursion.

2025-07-01 07:00:01

by Fiona Alston

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NSW Government launches sweeping reforms to improve safety and transparency in early learning

The New South Wales Government has announced a landmark package of reforms aimed at rebuilding trust, increasing transparency, and strengthening regulatory oversight in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.

2025-06-30 10:02:40

by Fiona Alston

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Canberra Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) calls for transparency amid serious childcare incident concerns

A Canberra Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) has called on the ACT Government to release internal documents detailing a series of serious incidents at local childcare centres, reigniting debate around safety, regulation and transparency in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.

2025-06-27 09:00:31

by Fiona Alston

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Inclusive Practice Framework set to strengthen inclusion in early childhood settings

A new national project led by ACECQA aims to embed stronger inclusive practices in early learning settings, supporting equity, access and belonging for all children and families.

2025-06-24 11:37:00

by Isabella Southwell

Legislation LATEST STORIES

ECEC must change now, our children can’t wait for another inquiry

WA approved provider fined $45,000 over bush excursion incident

NSW Government launches sweeping reforms to improve safety and transparency in early learning

Canberra Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) calls for transparency amid serious childcare incident concerns

Inclusive Practice Framework set to strengthen inclusion in early childhood settings

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