❓ A parliamentary question addresses the status of the Child Care Services Board, potential dismantling, proposed legislative changes, and industry consultation. The Minister confirms the board's operation, denies dismantling plans, and outlines proposed changes and consultation efforts.
AnsweredQoN 875Legislative Council
Asked
6 May 2003
Member
Portfolio
Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth
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(1) What is the current status of the Child Care Services Board and Licensing Unit? (2) Does the minister intend to dismantle the board; and, if so, when? (3) What changes to child care legislation are proposed and what consultation with industry has occurred with regard to the changes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
(2) Does the minister intend to dismantle the board; and, if so, when? (3) What changes to child care legislation are proposed and what consultation with industry has occurred with regard to the changes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
(3) What changes to child care legislation are proposed and what consultation with industry has occurred with regard to the changes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
(1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
(2) Does the minister intend to dismantle the board; and, if so, when? (3) What changes to child care legislation are proposed and what consultation with industry has occurred with regard to the changes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
(3) What changes to child care legislation are proposed and what consultation with industry has occurred with regard to the changes? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
(1)-(3) The Child Care Services Board is operational. The minister does not intend to dismantle the board. The role of the Child Care Services Board is being considered in the context of the changing requirements of the child care services sector. Changes being considered in relation to the proposed child care legislation include a licence period for up to three years, clearer definition of a child care service, external review process to the proposed state administrative tribunal, and provision for conditions attached to a licence. The Department for Community Development consulted with the child care services sector on the proposed child care legislation from August 2002. Feedback was received until December 2002. Consultation consisted of the following: distribution of consultation paper and placement on the department’s web site; forum for sector representatives; meetings with sector members and representative bodies; and receipt of written and verbal submissions.
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