Proposed ‘nation-leading’ NSW childcare reforms to include $500,000 fines

Greens welcome Minns government’s ‘bare-minimum’ changes but say more work is needed to restore faith in the sector

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Large childcare providers found in breach of safety directives will face $500,000 fines – a 900% increase – under new laws to be introduced by New South Wales parliament on Wednesday.

The proposed legislation will grant greater powers to the early childhood regulator to suspend educators and revoke quality ratings in a suite of measures addressing grave concerns about safety in the sector.