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Prime Minister Albanese backs Tasmanian Labor’s childcare plan, highlights national early learning progress

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his government's commitment to accessible and affordable early childhood education during a visit to Tasmania, unveiling national progress figures and endorsing a major childcare policy announced by the Tasmanian Labor Party.

2025-06-30 10:42:02

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NSW budget delivers $1.2b foster care overhaul with flow-on benefits for vulnerable children

A record $1.2 billion investment in New South Wales’ foster care system will bring long-overdue improvements to the lives of vulnerable children and young people and may carry important implications for those supporting children in early education settings.

2025-06-26 08:30:13

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Regulator saved: Queensland Government acts to ensure safety and oversight in early learning sector

The Queensland Government has restored funding to the state’s Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, reversing the previous government’s decision to cease funding from 30 June 2025.

2025-06-23 15:59:09

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Queensland launches $37.5 million pilot to deliver free health checks in kindergartens

Children attending kindergarten in Townsville will be the first in Queensland to benefit from free, on-site health checks, as part of a $37.5 million pilot program announced ahead of the 2025–26 State Budget.

2025-06-19 11:57:45

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NSW workers compensation reforms attract cross-sector support, including ECEC

The NSW Government's proposed reforms to the workers compensation scheme, designed to address the rising costs of psychological injury claims, are gaining strong backing from key industry groups, including the Australian Childcare Alliance NSW.

2025-06-06 10:44:00

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

2025-06-30 10:02:40

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Takeovers panel declines Mayfield Childcare application, refers matter to ASIC

2025-06-30 10:30:15

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Prime Minister Albanese backs Tasmanian Labor’s childcare plan, highlights national early learning progress

2025-06-30 10:42:02

by Fiona Alston