$3.6 billion childcare deal secures pay rise for educators
A $3.6 billion childcare pay deal provides early educators with a 15 per cent pay rise, preventing potential pay cuts, fee hikes, and a strike. The funding, announced ahead of the 2025 election, extends the current agreement that was set to expire in December 2026.
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