Sector Alert
22 December 2025
Child Safety Updates
Strengthening safety in education and care: National Quality Framework (NQF) Changes
Australian governments have agreed to major reforms to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care. These reforms respond to clear community expectations for safer, more transparent and accountable services. They also support a stronger regulatory framework and a more capable workforce.
Following extensive consultation, Education Ministers have endorsed a package of changes to the National Law and Regulations. These changes are informed by the Decision Regulation Impact Statement (DRIS) and will be implemented in stages from December 2025 to February 2026.
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