National Childcare and Early Learning Support Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Childcare and Early Learning Support Act and Enact the National Childcare and Early Learning Support Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the National Childcare and Early Learning Support. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 · passed
First Reading
Thursday, 2 April 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Committee of the Whole
Not yet reached
Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (2)
Public hearings
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Public Hearing on the National Childcare and Early Learning Support Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 429
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