First 2 days of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Early Childhood Education and Care in NSW

The NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Early Childhood Education and Care in NSW commenced with its first two days of hearings, during which 40 individuals testified on 13-14 August 2025.

Over 150 submissions were received by the NSW Parliamentary Committee, including one from ACA NSW.

This Parliamentary Inquiry follows the NSW Government's decisions, in particular to accept the recommendations of the independent Wheeler Report, including the creation of a new NSW Regulatory Authority that is independent of the NSW Department of Education.

The full/specific videos of the first two days are available via:

• Wednesday, 13 August 2025 (7h36m) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi2ViKmDBTw (full video)

  • ​NSW Department of Education - Secretary Murat Dizdar, Deputy Secretary Mark Barraket
    

  • Macquarie University, University of Sydney & University of Newcastle

  • Lisa Bryant & Cheyanne Carter

  • The Parenthood, Thrive By Five, Social Justice in Early Childhood Foundation

  • Centre for International Corporate Accountability and Research

  • United Workers Union, International Education Union (NSW/ACT), Public Service Association of NSW
    
    

• Thursday, 14 August 2025 (6h06m) - https://youtu.be/CRdBp3DfxSQ?si=NTh0V-kXkInaNGiK (full video)

  • NSW Police Force - Det Supt Linda Howlett APM, Child Abuse Squad
    

  • (Acting) NSW Children's Guardian - Rachael Ward

  • Body Safe Australia, NAPCAN & Bravehearts

  • AITSL & International Child Care College

  • University of New England, Macquarie University & University of Wollongong

  • ACECQA - Gabrielle Sinclair (CEO) & Craig John Bennett (General Manager)

Two more days of public hearings have been scheduled for 23 September 2025 and 28 October 2025.

For any further information/clarification, members can contact ACA NSW via 1300 556 330 or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au.

PUBLISHED: 14 AUGUST 2025