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Updated enforcement action and new infringement notices registers released

The Australian Government has updated the Enforcement Action Register and published a new Infringement Notices Register, providing detailed information on compliance activity within the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector under the Family Assistance Law (FAL).

2025-07-31 10:42:05

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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

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Queensland premier commits to national leadership on child safety in wake of sector scandals

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has pledged to make the state a "national leader" in child safety, following a wave of high-profile child protection failures linked to early learning services across the country.

2025-07-21 08:45:10

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Authorities investigate centre after offender found working without clearance

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2025-07-21 08:30:12

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Urgent childcare reforms among federal priorities as parliament returns

As the 48th Parliament of Australia opens for the first time since the May federal election, the Albanese Government has flagged childcare reform as a top priority, alongside delivering on other key commitments.

2025-07-21 07:30:32

by Fiona Alston

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Updated enforcement action and new infringement notices registers released

Child Safety in early learning: From shared struggles to a practical solution

Queensland premier commits to national leadership on child safety in wake of sector scandals

Authorities investigate centre after offender found working without clearance

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