The wait continues for the Early Childhood Education sector - which has long called for a regulatory refresh. 

Cabinet has agreed to 15 changes intended to improve child safety, access to care and centre viability.

Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube says it's hard not to get excited about the prospect of changes.

"The only thing that's difficult is - we've got to wait another 18 months to get that actually done, but it's great to have a timeline."

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The wait continues for the Early Childhood Education sector - which has long called for a regulatory refresh.&nbsp;
Cabinet has agreed to 15 changes intended to improve child safety, access to care and centre viability.
Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube says it's hard not to get excited about the prospect of changes.
"The only thing that's difficult is - we've got to wait another 18 months to get that actually done, but it's great to have a timeline."
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council chief executive on the Government announcing a regulatory refresh for the sector

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