Information Request Powers and Disciplinary Penalties for Education and Care Services

Education and Care Services National Law Application Bill 2025

1st House

2nd House

Law

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Education and Care Services National Law applies as the law of Western Australia.
The Regulatory Authority gets broader powers to request information.
Courts or tribunals can reprimand or fine supervisors and managers up to $57,400 for failing to comply with the law.
Documents required by the law can be used as evidence against a person in court.
The Act binds the Crown.
New amending Acts and regulations must be tabled in Parliament; they can be blocked by a disallowance resolution.

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