$3.6 Billion Childcare Pay Deal Secures Educator Raises
A two-year childcare pay deal, valued at $3.6 billion, has been announced to provide early educators with a 15 percent pay rise. The agreement aims to prevent potential pay cuts for staff, fee increases for families, and industrial action within the sector. Funding for this initiative, originally announced ahead of the 2025 election, was previously set to expire in December.
A $3.6 billion childcare pay deal has been established, offering a 15 percent pay rise for early educators. This two-year agreement is intended to avert potential pay reductions for staff, prevent fee increases for families, and avoid a strike within the childcare sector.
The funding allocated for this deal was initially scheduled to conclude in December. The agreement itself was announced prior to the 2025 election.
(Source: Sydney Morning Herald)
