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29 October 2026

Child care sector faces further changes after shocking abuse exposed

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Child care sector faces further changes after shocking abuse exposed

A proposed national childcare commission will be discussed at a meeting of education ministers next week, as the government faces renewed calls for changes following a Four Corners investigation into Australia's child care system.

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