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Scope of Section 165(2), National Law: Strict Liability v Absolute Liability
The NSW Supreme Court (Court of Criminal Appeal) in the recent case of Department of Education v Trad was required to determine the scope...
Dec 15, 20235 min read
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Stay of Cancellation of Service Approval
Portjazz Pty Ltd (an approved provider) filed with the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal an application for administrative review of...
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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National Review into Child Safety
ABC News Online carried a report on the work of ACECQA's review of child safety arrangements in childcare settings commissioned by the...
Dec 12, 20231 min read
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NQF Annual Performance Report
ACECQA has just published its seventh Annual Performance Report on the National Quality Framework. The report gives insights into the...
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Extension of Time for Review Application of Decision to Deny Approval Under Family Assistance Law
In Joyful Kids Pty Ltd and Secretary, Department of Education, the Australian Administrative Appeals Tribunal concerned an application by...
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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Western Australian Childcare Provider Penalised for Leaving Child Behind
In the case of CEO of Department of Communities and Dwyer t/as Drovers Little Learners, an order was made by the WA State Administrative...
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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Former Canberra Childcare Worker Sentenced to 18 Months in Jail after Indecently Touching Child
ABC News Online carried a report on this case.
Nov 23, 20231 min read
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Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Premises Approval in Principle) Act 2023 (Vic)
Further to my previous post, the Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Premises Approval in Principle) Act 2023 was passed by the...
Nov 22, 20231 min read
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Abuse Allegations Made Against Perth Childcare Service
7News.com.au carried this report.
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Staff at Melbourne Childcare Centre Allegedly Leave Young Boy Behind on Excursion to Park
7News.com.au carried this report.
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Queensland Childcare Worker Faces Court Charged with Rape
The Brisbane Times carried this story
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Premises Approval in Principle) Bill 2023
This bill has recently been introduced into the Victorian parliament. According to the explanatory memorandum: The Early Childhood...
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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WA Early Education and Care Service Ordered to Pay $31,000 for Leaving Child Unattended on Bus
In the case of CEO of Department of Communities and Learnaversity Pty Ltd t/as Garfields Learnaversity an order was made by the WA State...
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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Cancellation of Provider Approval - Failure to Operate Service for a Period of More than 12 months
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal recently in Anchor Consolidated Holdings Pty Ltd v Secretary, Department of Education heard a...
Oct 26, 20235 min read
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Children ‘at risk’ as Childcare Centres Scramble for Staff
The Guardian Australia and ABC reported on the outcomes of a United Workers Union survey.
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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Childcare Safety Issues Discussed at Education Ministers' Meeting
A transcript of an interview on ABC's Radio National with the Federal Education Minister on the matters discussed at Thursday's meeting...
Oct 7, 20231 min read
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Queensland Childcare Worker Facing 1600 Abuse Charges Identified
7news.com.au carried this information.
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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Educator Fakes ECT Qualification to Secure Higher Wages
The Sector website published information on the resulting court case.
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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New Sleep and Rest Requirements
ACECQA has published a number of resources to support the upcoming new requirements under the National Law and Regulations.
Sep 28, 20231 min read
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Cairns Toddler Allegedly Left for Six Hours with Broken Ankle at Childcare Centre
7News carried this report.
Sep 22, 20231 min read
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