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Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Act 2026

Act No. 88 of 2026 · Assented 18 September 2026

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In brief

Credits $3,654.4 million to the early childhood wage special account, extends its end date from 30 June 2028 to 31 December 2029, and allows grant conditions requiring services to meet National Quality Standard quality area 2.

Who's affected

  • Early childhood education and care workers
  • Approved child care services
  • Grant recipients under the scheme
  • Families using child care

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