# Early Childhood Australia

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-01**: Regulatory Review — ACECQA to deliver formal assessment of the proposal's impact on safety standards.
- **2026-04-15**: Consultation Phase — Public hearings scheduled with child safety advocates and industry bodies.
- **2026-03-12**: Proposal Unveiled — Government releases draft plan to include in-home care in subsidy frameworks.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Australia’s In-Home Care Proposal Ignites Regulatory Safety Debate
2026-03-12 23:27:14 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

A controversial proposal to integrate au pairs and nannies into Australia's formal childcare subsidy framework has triggered a backlash over safety and oversight standards. Regulators and advocacy groups warn that prioritizing affordability could undermine the National Quality Framework's rigorous protections.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/australia-childcare-au-pair-nanny-safety-regulation

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