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Service closures for mandatory national child safety training
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From 27 February 2026, services can close for a limited period of time while still claiming the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), to allow staff to complete national child safety training.
National child safety training – communication toolkit
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This toolkit helps early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers, regulators and stakeholders encourage all staff in the sector to complete national child safety training.
About the early childhood workforce
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Learn about who works in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and explore what qualifications you need to join the sector.
National child safety training foundation course now available
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Foundations of national child safety training is now available, marking a significant national step to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC).
Community Child Care Fund
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Grants to help providers and services address barriers to early childhood education and care (ECEC) participation. They’re particularly for regional and remote areas, Indigenous communities, and services in areas experiencing disadvantage.
National early childhood worker register now live
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The new national register for early childhood education and care (ECEC) workers is now active. Approved providers must now enter who is working in their services and keep it up to date.
Consultation paper on amendments to the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021
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The Higher Education Standards Panel is inviting feedback on potential amendments to the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 and has released a consultation paper to support this.
Study closer, go further: new Suburban University Study Hubs open to expand university access for students
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Students in Australia’s outer-metropolitan areas now have more opportunities to pursue tertiary study, supported by welcoming staff and learning spaces that foster connection and success.
2026 NRI Roadmap Issues Paper consultation
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National Research Infrastructure (NRI) comprises the nationally significant assets, facilities, services, and associated expertise to support leading edge research and innovation.
Transnational Education Policy Reform in China, 2025
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This Policy Update outlines changes introduced in 2025 by China’s Ministry of Education (MoE) to its transnational education (TNE) framework, known as the Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools (CFCRS) initiative.
Service closure for national child safety training — sector guidance
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This document contains guidance for the sector on approved service closure time to complete the new national child safety training.
Meetings with the Clontarf Foundation
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Briefing material for meetings with the Clontarf Foundation in November 2023.
National School Reform Agreement 2024 Annual Report
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National School Reform Agreement: 2024 Annual Report on progress in implementing the national policy initiatives.
Undergraduate Applications and Offers 2025
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This report explores trends in the number of applications and offers for university admission to Commonwealth Supported Places in undergraduate higher education courses by domestic students in Australia for the first semester of the 2025 academic
Security related Accountable Authority Instructions
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Accountable Authority Instructions on security of personnel, information and premises
International TPS Levy Calculation Guidelines
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This calculation guideline contains information on how the 2026 International TPS Levy is calculated and which data sources are used. Note, this document contains calculations for explanatory purposes only.
End-of-year expenditure documents
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Documents regarding departmental end-of-year celebrations and gifts.