The National Law and National Regulations outline the legal obligations of approved providers, nominated supervisors, and educators and explain the powers and functions of the state and territory regulatory authorities and (Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

 

The National Law sets a national standard for children’s education and care across Australia. You can access the Education and Care Services National Law here:

https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-104a

 

The National Regulations support the National Law by providing detail on a range of operational requirements for an education and care service. You can access the Education and Care Services National Regulations here:

https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2011-0653