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Education and Care Services National Law Application Bill 2025
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Samantha Rowe ALP
“I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Quality early childhood education and care plays a vital role in supporting the learning and development of Australian children in their early years and helps build the foundation for better health, education and employment outcomes in later life.”
Sabine Winton ALP
“I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Quality early childhood education and care plays a vital role in supporting the learning and development of Australian children in their early years and helps build the foundation for better health, education and employment outcomes in later life.”
News articles and press releases
Minister Sabine Winton on the Bill as critical step
Sabine Winton, Minister — 2026-03-26
This Bill is a critical step in aligning Western Australia with the rest of the country when it comes to enhancing safety and wellbeing in Early Childhood Education and Care settings.
Minister on building on compliance work
Sabine Winton, Minister — 2026-03-26
This legislation builds upon the ongoing work done by Western Australia's ECRU in the compliance and enforcement of the ECEC sector.
On the legislative reform and national alignment
The Sector — 2026-03-26
The reform brings the state into closer alignment with the national regulatory framework, positioning Western Australia to respond more efficiently to emerging priorities in safety, quality and workforce development.
On creating more agile regulation
The Sector — 2026-03-26
The legislation establishes a more agile approach to regulation, allowing Western Australia to keep pace with national developments.