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Early Childhood Education and Care (Three Day Guarantee) Act 2025

Act No. 12 of 2025 · Assented 20 February 2025

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In brief

Amends child care subsidy law, replacing the activity test with 'subsidised hours' and setting a guaranteed minimum of subsidised hours each fortnight.

Who's affected

  • Families receiving child care subsidy
  • Early childhood education and care providers
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
  • Government agencies administering family assistance

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