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Reforming Australia’s childcare system: Why removing profit could make it safer and more affordable
Australia’s childcare system is under renewed scrutiny, with calls growing for a fundamental overhaul that would strip profit out of early learning provision. Advocates argue that prioritising children’s wellbeing over shareholder returns could deliver a system that is both safer and more affordable.
2025-07-30 07:00:03
by Fiona Alston
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Child Safety in early learning: From shared struggles to a practical solution
Every service leader has asked themselves at some point: ‘Are we doing enough to keep our children safe?’ It’s a question that lingers, that fear, the quiet anxiety of missing something is one we know too well.
2025-07-29 09:30:04
by Fiona Alston
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National Children’s Commissioner calls for child safety to become a national priority
National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds has urged political leaders to treat child safety as a vote-winning issue, criticising nearly a decade of stalled reforms and calling for urgent action on childcare safety and wellbeing.
2025-07-28 09:43:24
by Fiona Alston
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Bill to criminalise AI tools used for child abuse to be introduced in parliament
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2025-07-28 07:39:26
by Fiona Alston
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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
2025-07-25 08:05:18
by Fiona Alston
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New mentoring initiative launched to support male educators in early childhood
2025-07-25 08:00:40
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