The Westminster Tradition Regulator/policy cage fight: ANZSOG National Regulators Community of Practice Conference 2025
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Sep 15, 2025 Dive into the fascinating world of regulatory challenges facing early childhood education. The hosts tackle the disconnect between hefty Commonwealth funding and under-resourced state regulators. They explore the delicate balance between regulatory independence and political influence. Plus, insightful stories on implementation planning highlight the need for strategic foresight. The conversation is rich in lessons about trust, leadership, and the cultural dynamics that shape enforcement. It’s a compelling look at navigating the complexities of regulation in a federated system.
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Identity System Blocked Reform
- Alison describes attempting Births, Deaths and Marriages reform and hitting an unchangeable legacy IT system.
- Danielle explains the system was unsupported and risked national identity links, so change was impossible without major investment.
Funding Versus Quality Gap
- Caroline highlights a funding–regulation mismatch in early childhood education after massive Commonwealth subsidy increases.
- States underfund regulators while the Commonwealth expands access, creating systemic risk and strain on quality oversight.
Plan Implementation With Regulators
- Caroline urges policymakers to include implementation planning and regulators to explain practical constraints.
- She advises regulators to take policymakers on the operational journey so blockers become solvable, not just slogans.