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Right to disconnect laws to apply to small businesses from August 2025
From 26 August 2025, Australia’s right to disconnect laws will be extended to include small business employers and their employees, defined as businesses with fewer than 15 staff.
2025-07-25 08:15:43
by Fiona Alston
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Part-time provisions under review in Children’s Services Award and 10 other modern awards
The Fair Work Commission has commenced a significant review of part-time employment provisions in the Children’s Services Award 2010, as part of a broader case involving 11 modern awards.
2025-07-25 08:05:18
by Fiona Alston
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Jason Clare signals stronger accountability as new childcare safety powers introduced
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has introduced new legislation designed to improve safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services by empowering the Commonwealth to cut off funding to centres that fail to meet national standards.
2025-07-24 09:35:00
by Fiona Alston
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Minister Jason Clare delivers national childcare safety plan to Parliament
The Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, addressed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, 23 July, outlining a comprehensive plan to strengthen safety in early childhood education and care.
2025-07-23 10:09:01
by Fiona Alston
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ASQA welcomes decision against Captain Cook College for training provider de-registration
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the integrity of the vocational education and training (VET) sector, following the dismissal of appeals lodged by former training provider Productivity Partners Pty Ltd, trading as Captain Cook College. The Tribunal’s decision confirms ASQA’s 2017 cancellation of the provider’s registration, after extensive investigations uncovered systemic abuse of the now-discontinued VET FEE‑HELP scheme.
2025-07-23 08:45:47
by Fiona Alston
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Resources for strengthening child safety in early childhood settings
2025-07-21 09:30:57
by Fiona Alston
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Part-time provisions under review in Children’s Services Award and 10 other modern awards
2025-07-25 08:05:18
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ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum hailed an "outstanding success” delivering insight, support and solutions
2025-07-22 10:39:54
by Fiona Alston