Early Childhood and Youth Group

Regulator function

Regulation of early childhood education and care providers and services, including monitoring, promoting and enforcing compliance with requirements under the Family Assistance Law, and section 50 of the Minister’s Rules.

Legislation

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999 (Cth)

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999

Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014 (Cth)

Child Care Subsidy Secretary’s Rules 2017

Child Care Subsidy Minister’s Rules 2017.

Regulated community

Early childhood education and care services approved under the Family Assistance Law.

Services to which section 50 of the Minister’s Rules applies.

Portfolio

Education

Internal to department / external entity

Internal

Ministerial Statement of Expectations date

5 July 2024

Regulator Statement of Intent date

6 August 2024