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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added
The Department of Education has expanded its new Enforcement Action Register, with an additional 13 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services now subject to compliance conditions under the strengthened regulatory powers that came into effect last month.
2025-08-22 09:48:50
by Fiona Alston

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WA Government announces new measures to strengthen child safety in early learning services
The Cook Government has announced a suite of reforms aimed at bolstering child safety across Western Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, following the tabling of a new report in State Parliament this week.
2025-08-21 11:10:06
by Fiona Alston

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Raising the Bar: 29 services face NQS deadlines amid Department oversight delays
As reported by The Sector the Department of Education has launched its first round of compliance actions under new strengthened regulatory powers, targeting 29 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.
2025-08-21 10:17:07
by Fiona Alston

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National working with children checks will ensure a safer early learning sector
Australia’s peak body for early learning (childcare) supports a national Working with Children Check system across Australia, ensuring those who do not meet the standards of one state cannot move to another to work with children.
2025-08-19 12:32:50
by Fiona Alston

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Support grows for Queensland ECEC sector ahead of child safety reforms
With major child safety reforms on the horizon, Queensland organisations are being supported to build the capabilities they need to meet their obligations under the new Child Safe Organisations Act 2024.
2025-08-18 09:51:09
by Fiona Alston
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First wave of compliance actions sees 30 ECEC services flagged under strengthened Commonwealth powers
2025-08-19 11:04:03
by Fiona Alston

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A moment of calm in crisis: What Queensland’s childcare staff taught us about trust, safety and professionalism
2025-08-21 11:48:35
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National Working with Children Check reforms gain momentum with NSW support
2025-08-18 11:29:45
by Fiona Alston