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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
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Department vows changes to oversight of $13.6 billion child-care subsidy after audit criticism
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has delivered a critical report on the Department of Education’s management of the $13.6 b Child Care Subsidy (CCS), prompting the department to commit to immediate improvements in oversight, compliance, and fraud prevention.
2025-06-23 12:11:50
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Government launches sweeping reforms to improve safety and transparency in early learning
2025-06-30 10:02:40
by Fiona Alston
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Takeovers panel declines Mayfield Childcare application, refers matter to ASIC
2025-06-30 10:30:15
by Fiona Alston
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South Australia announces major OSHC sector reforms aimed at boosting quality and access
2025-06-30 09:49:48
by Fiona Alston
