Early childhood education workers to receive 15% pay rise – if centres limit fee increases

Labor hopes forcing childcare centres to limit fee hikes to secure funding for wage rises will save parents from further price shocks

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Early childhood education workers will receive a 15% pay increase funded by the government - but only if centres agree to limit fee increases.

The wage boost, first reported by Guardian Australia in April, fulfils a commitment from the Albanese government to better address the wage inequity for workers in the crucial sector.

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