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Early Childhood Education and Care (Strengthening Regulation of Early Education) Act 2025

Act No. 31 of 2025 · Assented 2 August 2025

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In brief

Amends family assistance law covering child care subsidy — including provider approval quality and safety checks, inspection entry powers, independent audits, and how parents pay gap fees.

Who's affected

  • Approved child care providers
  • Parents using child care subsidy
  • Department officers and authorised inspectors
  • Family day care and in home care services

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