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Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026

Portfolio: Education

  1. Introduced12 August 2026
  2. Passed House10 September 2026
  3. 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

Every recorded division on this bill, from the official division record via TheyVoteForYou.

  • 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

    2536

    The noes have it · 11 votes

    25 ayes, 36 noes
  • senate · 14 September 2026

    Bills — Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026; Second Reading

    2435

    The noes have it · 11 votes

    24 ayes, 35 noes
  • senate · 14 September 2026

    Bills — Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026; Second Reading

    1225

    The noes have it · 13 votes

    12 ayes, 25 noes

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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