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Jason Clare speaks out following Maroubra long day care fire

Federal Minister for Education, Jason Clare, held a press conference on Tuesday in response to what he termed ‘a horrific and sickening attack’ on a long day care service which had antisemitic overtones.

2025-01-23 10:38:39

by Freya Lucas

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Extra responsibilities for Anne Aly in PM’s pre election cabinet reshuffle

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a cabinet reshuffle in light of the resignation of Bill Shorten from his role as the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

2025-01-17 07:43:29

by Freya Lucas

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Unpacking the ALPs just released pre-election ECEC policy pledges

In an important announcement for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined a series of new policy pledges which the Australian Labor Party (ALP) will take to the upcoming Federal Election.

2024-12-13 03:49:14

by Jason Roberts

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ECEC sector responds to $1 billion Building Early Education Fund

The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector has responded to yesterday’s announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that the Government, should it be reelected, will establish a $1 billion Building Early Education Fund from July 2025.

2024-12-12 08:01:06

by Freya Lucas

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Step by step reform: Comparing ALP 2022 and 2025 ECEC election pledges

In the wake of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) releasing its early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy commitments for the upcoming 2025 Federal Election, The Sector thought it would be useful to frame the recent announcements in contrast to the pledges the party brought to its successful 2022 campaign.

2024-12-12 07:15:37

by Jason Roberts

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