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The department's privacy policy embodies our commitment to protecting the personal information we hold.

On 23 January 2025 the Australian Government announced the members of the new Expert Council on University Governance (the Council).

The Australian Government is acting on the five priority actions outlined in the Accord Interim Report (released in July 2023) to address the fundamental challenges currently facing the Australian higher education system.

This toolkit has information and materials to help providers, services and stakeholders communicate about the worker retention payment.

Generally, Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is paid to providers who pass it on to families. Families must make a co-contribution by paying the gap fee. Providers must take all reasonable steps to collect gap fees electronically.

The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) Advisory Board provides advice and makes recommendations to the TPS Director on the settings of the TPS levies.

The application period for the 2024 Suburban University Study Hubs program is now closed.

We take enforcement action against early childhood education and care providers and services who do not comply with Family Assistance Law. We may publish details of our enforcement action in the public interest.

The Inclusion Support Program helps early childhood education and care (ECEC) services address barriers to inclusion. It helps children with additional needs participate in ECEC through tailored support and funding to services.

The Early Childhood Care and Development Policy Partnership (ECCDPP) is an Australian Government commitment to bring together governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives to develop recommendations to improve early childho