ECEC Multi-Employer Agreement: NPL statement published

Deputy President Hampton has published a National Practice Leader’s statement (NPL statement) on our approach to applications to vary the Early Childhood Education and Care Multi-employer Agreement 2024–2026 (ECEC agreement).

The NPL statement sets out a tailored approach toward the applications, in the context of the early childhood care and education sector and the large volume of applications being made.

Read the Deputy President’s NPL statement (pdf)

The last approval decision was on 15 April 2025, and 289 employers and approximately 40,000 employees are now covered by the ECEC agreement. To see all the employers covered, visit our Early Education and Care supported bargaining webpage.