Government fulfils payrise promise for childcare workers

Anthony Albanese visiting the Styles Street Children's Community Long Day Care in Sydney. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Childcare workers are set to pocket an extra $103 a week on average, following the federal government's promise of a pay rise. The total 15% increase will be staggered over the next two years, and is dependent on centres promising not to increase their fees by more than 4.4 per cent over the next year.

Childcare workers are set receive a total of 15% increase will be staggered over the next two years.
From December 2024, they are set to receive an extra $103 a week from December, and then an additional $155 more per week from December 2025.
Centres will need a registered industrial agreement with the Fair Work Commission and there will be a legally enforceable agreement with the Department of Education and providers to ensure they abide by the 4.4% cap.