Obligations for Education and Care Service Providers to Prevent Inappropriate Conduct
Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Amendment Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: Rose Jackson (ALP), Steve Whan (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Nominated supervisors must ensure no child in their care is subjected to inappropriate conduct
Approved providers must notify the Regulatory Authority within 24 hours of events that risk a child's safety, health or wellbeing
The Regulatory Authority can start disciplinary proceedings against a person if it believes grounds for action exist
Fines go up for operating a service without a nominated supervisor; higher penalties also apply for inappropriate conduct
People who publish information in good faith under section 270 are protected from liability
Approved providers must keep specific child plans in enrolment records
People conducting assessments under regulation 116 must document them as specified in the regulation
People must follow directions issued by the Regulatory Authority