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PM reveals Australia's next high commissioner to UK

Former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill has been appointed Australia's next high commissioner to the UK, replacing incumbent Stephen Smith.

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Ex-premier in pay up call for political misinformation

Former ministers and the nation's top integrity officials are calling for lobbying reform in a bid to stamp out misconduct and corruption.

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Victoria will fast-track new child safety laws as part of a system ‘overhaul’. Here’s what we know

The power to immediately suspend an individual’s working with children check during an investigation is among changes expected to pass parliament this week

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Anti-corruption watchdog boss defends cloak of secrecy

Australia's anti-corruption watchdog has defended holding private hearings, and not naming a public official found to be corrupt, as dozens of cases are probed.

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Lost trust prompts swift overhaul for childcare checks

A state premier has promised to overhaul childcare safeguards after admitting parents' trust has been shattered by "horrific" allegations of abuse.

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Victoria to establish state register of childcare workers within weeks, Jacinta Allan says

State’s premier says systems ‘need to be strengthened’ after an alleged Victorian sex offender was sacked from multiple centres

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Health department ‘regrets’ family affected by accused Melbourne childcare paedophile having to test children for STIs twice

Acknowledgement of ‘extreme distress’ amid fallout from Joshua Dale Brown charges comes as premier defends childcare safety review appointment

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Federal government to fast-track childcare safety legislation as Victoria appoints Jay Weatherill to conduct snap review of sector

Jason Clare to introduce powers to expand spot checks and cut off funding for childcare operators that fail to meet safety standards, as Greens call for independent watchdog

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Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis

Calls are mounting for government relief from high childcare fees as analysis shows young families are struggling most from rising living costs.

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Early childhood education faces 'workforce crisis'

Demand for early childhood education is soaring as the population grows but the sector is bleeding workers.

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Injured sailors released from hospital after ship crash

Two sailors have been released from hospital but the famed tall ship the Leeuwin won't be in use for some time after being struck by a container vessel.

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Chemicals in plastics 'threaten human life cycle'

The most comprehensive review published on the negative health impacts of plastics shows increased health risks across the human life cycle.

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Ambitious plan for Aussie kids needs action: advocates

A decade long blueprint for Australia's early childhood system has been released with well-being advocates calling for real action.

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Boost paid leave to help kids thrive, say famous dads

Hamish Blake, Red Wiggle Simon Pryce and Amar Singh are among famous dads united behind a plan to allow fathers to be more active in their kids' lives.

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Why $10 a day childcare could be a game changer for families

A year of parental leave and cheaper childcare would have massive benefits, advocates say.

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‘It’s crippling families’: parents say childcare centres pushing up rates as Labor’s subsidy kicks in

Experts warn early learning centres may seek to capitalise on government’s scheme, which comes into effect from early July

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One in six Aussie kids live below poverty line

One in six Australian children are living below the poverty line, a new report by UNICEF Australia has found.

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