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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Education
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Is anything being done to address the pay inequity between teachers who
teach in schools and those who teach in preschools or early childcare
facilities?
- If so, what is being done;
- If not, why not?
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Answer -
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The Government does not have a role in determining the wages and conditions
of early childhood teachers or other workers in community based or private
early childhood education and care settings. These are generally negotiated
between employers and employees, and through Fair Work Australia.
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Question asked on 29 October 2013 (session 55-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 187
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Answer received on 3 December 2013
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 196
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