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On April 5, CCC, CELA and ELAA came together to host an education and care pre-election forum where we shared our 6 Point Plan for the future of the sector.
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Last night’s federal budget provided little new support to the education and care sector.
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Every child in Australia will receive two days of early education and care each week if peak bodies in the sector have their plan adopted at the approaching Federal Election.