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A call to action for Early Childhood: Accountability and transparency in the National Strategy to prevent child abuse annual report 2025

The release of the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021–2030: Third Annual Reportreinforces the Australian Government’s commitment to building a safer future for children. For the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, it also delivers a clear message: child safeguarding is not optional, it is a national priority requiring full and urgent implementation.

2025-12-18 07:00:37

by Fiona Alston

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Emergency Action Notices issued to three South Australian ECEC services over mobile device management concerns

Three early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in South Australia have been issued Emergency Action Notices by the Education Standards Board (ESB) following findings of non-compliance related to mobile device use, child protection, and adherence to policies and procedures.

2025-12-18 06:31:16

by Fiona Alston

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What early childhood providers need to know about mandatory merger clearance in 2026

As Australia enters 2026, one of the most significant competition law changes in decades will come into effect, and early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers should be aware of what it means for the sector. From 1 January 2026, a mandatory, suspensory merger clearance regime will require certain large business acquisitions to be reviewed and approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) before they can proceed.

2025-12-17 06:30:05

by Fiona Alston

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Soul Pattinson lifts stake in G8 Education, increases voting power to 7.85 per cent

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited (Soul Patts) has significantly increased its interest in G8 Education Limited (ASX: GEM).

2025-12-16 07:00:05

by Fiona Alston

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NQF Annual Report 2025: Quality gains continue, but sector faces compliance pressures and persistent equity gaps

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released its ninth Annual Performance Report on the National Quality Framework (NQF), confirming the sector’s steady upward trajectory in quality while highlighting rising compliance pressures, persistent equity gaps, and a renewed national focus on safety and workforce development.

2025-12-10 07:21:19

by Fiona Alston

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Children’s Services Award changes finalised to address gender-based undervaluation

2025-12-12 06:58:10

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The year in review: 2025's most impactful ECEC news stories and shifts

2025-12-16 07:32:18

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Caring for children after community tragedy

2025-12-15 08:28:17

by Fiona Alston