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Post-election: What Labor’s win means for early childhood education and care

Labor’s re-election delivers continuity and momentum for early learning reform. This article unpacks what has been delivered so far, what comes next, and how the sector may evolve under a second Albanese term.

2025-05-06 06:04:22

by Isabella Southwell

ACA urges providers to take advantage of free worker retention grant support 

Timelines for eligible approved providers of early childhood education and care (ECEC) to apply for the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment (WRP) grant are narrowing, with those who wish to have payments backdated to 2 December 2024 urged to seek support to ensure that they have made a complete application by the end of the financial year (30 June 2025). 

2025-05-06 04:59:36

by Freya Lucas

Labor wins second term, early learning reform to continue

Labor has secured a second term in government, with early learning policy set to continue. Key reforms include expanded subsidies, educator wage increases and the legislated Three Day Guarantee.

2025-05-05 12:12:57

by Isabella Southwell

South Australia TAFE major legislative reform

The Malinauskas Labor Government is continuing its commitment to rebuild TAFE SA, taking the next critical step by proposing changes to the TAFE SA Act 2012 to modernise the institution and prepare it for the state’s future training and workforce needs.

2025-05-05 11:00:17

by Fiona Alston

Proposed enterprise agreement for KU children’s services

The Independent Education Union NSW/ACT Branch has confirmed its support for a proposed enterprise agreement for employees of KU Children’s Services, recommending a strong ‘yes’ vote from members.

2025-05-05 10:00:39

by Fiona Alston

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