We issue infringement notices, or fines, to providers that don’t follow the rules under Family Assistance Law. We publish de-identified information about infringement notices to demonstrate our compliance monitoring priorities to providers and services.
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We may publish information about infringement notices, in accordance with section 199B of A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999.
If you have questions about this register, please email CCInfringements@education.gov.au.
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Read about the full list of Family Assistance Law provisions for which we can issue an infringement notice.
Last updated 16/10/2026.
2026 (January to September)
| Relevant section of the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 | Infringement description | Number of infringements issued |
|---|---|---|
| 200D – Notice of updates in relation to enrolment notices | Failure to give notice of updates in relation to enrolment notices in accordance with subsection 200D(1) of the Administration Act. | 3 |
| 201B – Enforcing payment of hourly session fees | Failure to take all reasonable steps to collect hourly session fees using an electronic funds transfer system. | 10 |
| 201D – Requirement to give individuals statements of entitlement | Failure to provide individuals with a written statement of entitlement in accordance with subsection 201D(3) of the Administration Act. | 1 |
| 204B - Requirement to report about children for whom care is provided | Failure to submit accurate session reports within 14 days after the end of the week that the sessions of care were provided. | 17 |
| 204F - Requirement to notify Secretary of certain matters | Failure to notify the Secretary of certain matters within the required timeframe i.e. changes to Persons with Management or Control. | 12 |
2025 (January to December)
| Relevant section of the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 | Infringement description | Number of infringements issued |
|---|---|---|
| 201B – Enforcing payment of hourly session fees | Failure to take all reasonable steps to collect hourly session fees using an electronic funds transfer system. | 20 |
| 201D – Requirement to give individuals statements of entitlement | Failure to provide individuals with a written statement of entitlement in accordance with subsection 201D(3) of the Administration Act. | 1 |
| 202B – Requirement to keep records | Failure to keep records for a period of 7 years at the end of the financial year in which the care took place | 2 |
| 204A - Requirements if approved provider stops operating an approved child care service | Failure to notify the secretary at least 42 days before ceasing to operate a child care service. | 1 |
| 204B - Requirement to report about children for whom care is provided | Failure to submit accurate session reports within 14 days after the end of the week that the sessions of care were provided. | 30 |
| 204F - Requirement to notify Secretary of certain matters | Failure to notify the Secretary of certain matters within the required timeframe i.e. changes to Persons with Management or Control. | 50 |
2024 (July to December)
| Relevant section of the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 | Infringement description | Number of infringements issued |
|---|---|---|
| 201B – Enforcing payment of hourly session fees | Failure to take all reasonable steps to collect hourly session fees using an electronic funds transfer system. | 7 |
| 201D – Requirement to give individuals statements of entitlement | Failure to provide individuals with a written statement of entitlement in accordance with subsection 201D(3) of the Administration Act. | 1 |
| 204B – Requirement to report about children for whom care is provided | Failure to submit accurate session reports within 14 days after the end of the week that the sessions of care were provided. | 4 |
| 204F – Requirement to notify Secretary of certain matters | Failure to notify the Secretary of certain matters within the required timeframe i.e. changes to Persons with Management or Control. | 6 |