Progressing through parliament
Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026
Portfolio: Education
- Introduced12 August 2026
- Passed House10 September 2026
- Passed Senate14 September 2026
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Creates a fund to help pay for wage increases for early childhood education and care workers.
How parliament voted
senate · 15 September 2026
Bills — Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026; in Committee
2536The noes have it · 11 votes
25 ayes, 36 noessenate · 14 September 2026
Bills — Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026; Second Reading
2435The noes have it · 11 votes
24 ayes, 35 noessenate · 14 September 2026
Bills — Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026; Second Reading
1225The noes have it · 13 votes
12 ayes, 25 noes
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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