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Growth restrictions and enhanced oversight imposed on Affinity Education Group in NSW

Affinity Education Group Pty Limited has been hit with significant new regulatory conditions in New South Wales (NSW), including a cap on service expansion, enhanced educator-to-child ratio requirements, and mandatory child safety reforms, following a series of compliance concerns.

2025-12-01 07:30:29

by Fiona Alston

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Legislation passed to expand access, strengthen integrity and improve transparency across education sectors

New federal legislation passed last week will deliver major reforms across international education, early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs.

2025-12-01 07:15:05

by Fiona Alston

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ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms

New national reforms will see early childhood education and care (ECEC) services close from 5pm on selected days each year to complete mandatory safety training aimed at strengthening child protection practices across the sector.

2025-12-01 07:10:09

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NSW launches compliance blitz to enforce transparency reforms in early learning services

Early childhood services across New South Wales are facing increased scrutiny as the NSW Early Childhood Regulator enforces new transparency laws introduced to protect children and inform families.

2025-11-24 07:30:35

by Fiona Alston

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$50 million in Commonwealth claims targeted during AFP‑coordinated week of action

In a significant and coordinated enforcement effort, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and its partners have targeted more than $50 million in alleged fraudulent claims against Commonwealth programs, including the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). The operation is part of the Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT) and marks one of the largest national crack‑downs on government program fraud to date.

2025-11-21 07:30:17

by Fiona Alston

Legislation LATEST STORIES

Growth restrictions and enhanced oversight imposed on Affinity Education Group in NSW

Legislation passed to expand access, strengthen integrity and improve transparency across education sectors

ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms

NSW launches compliance blitz to enforce transparency reforms in early learning services

$50 million in Commonwealth claims targeted during AFP‑coordinated week of action

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Understanding the role of the nominated supervisor: Free webinar series supports ECEC leadership

Leadership updates across early childhood and care: appointments and resignations shaping the sector

NSW launches compliance blitz to enforce transparency reforms in early learning services

Legislation LATEST STORIES

Growth restrictions and enhanced oversight imposed on Affinity Education Group in NSW

Legislation passed to expand access, strengthen integrity and improve transparency across education sectors

ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms

NSW launches compliance blitz to enforce transparency reforms in early learning services

$50 million in Commonwealth claims targeted during AFP‑coordinated week of action

Popular

Understanding the role of the nominated supervisor: Free webinar series supports ECEC leadership

Leadership updates across early childhood and care: appointments and resignations shaping the sector

NSW launches compliance blitz to enforce transparency reforms in early learning services

$50 million in Commonwealth claims targeted during AFP‑coordinated week of action