Announcement date
10 June 2022
Link to announcement
National Quality Framework Review (nqfreview.com.au)
Problem being addressed
The National Quality Framework (NQF) provides a national approach to the regulation of the quality of education and care services across Australia. The review identified three areas for improvement to ensure the NFQ continues to support quality, safe early childhood education: poor information accessibility; administrative and regulatory compliance burdens; and unacceptable hazards or risks to children. In December 2018, Commonwealth, state and territory education ministers agreed to commission the review to ensure the NFQ is fit for purpose and complies with best practice regulatory standards.
Proposal
The 2019 NQF Review recommended changes to Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations, as well as additional guidance for the sector to enhance children’s health, safety and wellbeing. In May 2022, Commonwealth, state and territory education ministers agreed to the recommended changes in the review. A summary of the proposals and final decisions made by Ministers can be accessed here.
Assessed RIS outcome
Adequate