The Royal Commission held its third round of hearings on Friday 14 April 2023.

The focus of this third round of hearings was accessibility in early childhood education and care.

Witnesses and submissions

Learn more about the witnesses providing evidence and view their supporting submissions.

Friday 14 April 2023

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Transcripts

Morning sessions (PDF, 634.9 KB) | Afternoon sessions (PDF, 537.9 KB)

Hearing topics

Evidence was heard on the following topics:

  • Session 1 - 9:30am: Challenges in the Country: Panel discussion with parents and providers
    Witness panel:
    • Kirsten Wilks, Representative, Kingston SE Early Learning and Childcare Services Working Group
    • Stephanie Wurst, Chairperson, Parndarna Child Care Working Group
    • Katie Hughes, Southern Yorke Peninsula (SYP) Childcare Feasibility Group
  • Session 2 - 11:15pm: The impact of inflexible ECEC and lack of ECEC on women's participation in the workforce
    Witness:
    • Dr Danielle Wood, CEO, Grattan Institute
  • Session 3 - 1:15pm: Out of School Hours Care: Panel discussion with stakeholders and providers
    Witness panel:
    • Komala Champion, YMCA
    • Angela Falkenberg, SA Primary Principals Association
  • Session 4 - 2:45pm: Childcare Deserts
    Witness:
    • Associate Professor Peter Hurley, Director, Mitchell Institute
  • Session 5 - 3:45pm: The role of the Education Standards Board in early childhood education
    Witness:
    • Kerry Leaver, Chief Executive and Registrar, Education Standards Board