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Is the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector Ready For New Cybersecurity Legislation?

The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector continues to grapple with significant and rising cyber risks, with the education and training sector ranking fourth among the top 10 reporting sectors for cyber security incidents in the 2023-2024 Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Annual Cyber Threat Report and the high-profile attack on Guardian Childcare in May last year.

2025-01-15 10:45:52

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Proposed gender equality targets legislation: Impact on ECEC employers

In November 2024, the Federal Minister for Women, the Hon Katy Gallagher, introduced a Bill to Federal Parliament that, if passed, will require employers with 500 or more employees to set, act upon, and achieve defined gender equality targets. If successful, Australia will become the first country in the world to implement this type of gender equality targets scheme. 

2025-01-15 02:58:22

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Gobbagombalin service cannot reopen following September emergency closure

A Gobbagombalin early childhood service which was closed in September 2024 following the raising of serious concerns, and a number of issues uncovered by the Regulatory Authority, remains closed as the new year commences. 

2025-01-09 08:28:55

by Freya Lucas

New year reminder - criminal underpayments offence now in play 

Criminal underpayment laws are in effect for small business employers (those with fewer than 15 employees) in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector and other businesses and industries.

2025-01-08 09:08:11

by Freya Lucas

UWU continues Genius Early Learning fight for payment recovery 

The United Workers Union (UWU) has reportedly lodged a case with the Federal Circuit Court as it seeks to recover payments for educators from Genius Early Learning.

2024-12-19 08:46:17

by Freya Lucas

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