Strengthening early childhood education and care regulation – legislation passes

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Today, legislation to strengthen regulation of the early childhood education and care sector passed parliament. 

The changes make it clear that the Government expects all Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved providers and services to provide high-quality and safe care to administer the CCS.   

The department will release detailed guidance to providers in the coming weeks.  

For more information, read the legislation announcement.