Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: child care

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3 current bills found.

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FED Superannuation Contribution Payments for Paid Parental Leave

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2026

child care family assistance financial hardship paid parental leave social security superannuation tax refunds welfare payments

15 Oct 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Funding and Quality Requirements for Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Grants

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

child care child safety early childhood education education quality government grants wage justice

15 Sep 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Entry Powers for Authorised Persons to Access Child Care and Home Care Premises

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

care provider quality child care child safety payment systems regulatory oversight service provider approval

31 Jul 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent