Felicity Wilson
Shadow Minister for Early Learning
Shadow Minister for Early Learning, Felicity Wilson, today welcomed the work of the NSW Early Learning Commission which confirmed that action is being taken to address the risks our children face in early education and care across NSW.
"Today's reporting that early education services are being held to account for lack of compliance is a welcome sign that the NSW Early Learning Commission is working as intended," Ms Wilson said.
"However, action needs to be taken sooner to ensure services aren't failing, and parents and kids aren't left in the lurch, particularly when places are in such high demand."
Last October, the NSW Liberals and Nationals supported laws that created the NSW Early Learning Commission to improve the quality of early education and care across NSW, with child safety key to this reform.
"This Minns Labor Government needs to ensure early learning is of a quality and standard that parents expect and kids deserve."
Ms Wilson added that financial and reputational consequences are clear; if you put children at risk, you will pay the price.
"It is clear, cutting corners in NSW on children's safety is not acceptable."
"As a mum with a child in childcare at the time, I welcomed the reforms, but there will always be more to do to protect our kids and ensure their early education and care services."
"Child safety is not a partisan issue; it is the responsibility of all political parties to ensure that child safety in early education and care is paramount."
Ms Wilson concluded that she looks forward to working with stakeholders and parents in 2026 to ensure that when parents send their kids to early learning services, they have confidence that their kids' safety and wellbeing are protected.
