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FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

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Residual services
National Child Safety Review and Regulatory Changes
SCHOOLS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

SCHOOLS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

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For families and educators

For families and educators

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Guidance and news

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What ESB regulates in schools

29 October 2025
Within the schools sector, the Education Standards Board (ESB) is responsible for: Registration and renewal of
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Publication of compliance and statutory action on ESB's website

29 October 2025
Under the National Law, regulatory authorities may publish prescribed information about the following
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Defibrillators in Early Childhood Education and Care Sites

29 October 2025
From 1 January 2026, the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Act 2022 will require certain
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Australian standards for cots are changing from 19 January 2026

29 October 2025
Two new mandatory standards for infant sleep products were introduced on 18 July 2024. The standards aim to
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