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What are the necessary legal documents and regulations for starting a childcare business in Australia?

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To start a childcare business in Australia, you will need to prepare and register a variety of legal documents. Key requirements include:

  • Registering your business name with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
  • Obtaining Workers' compensation insurance and business insurance (e.g. public liability, professional indemnity).
  • Securing Council approval (if operating from a commercial premise) and a lease agreement (if renting premises).
  • Having Health and safety policies and procedures in place.
  • Complying with privacy and data protection policies and procedures.
  • Registering with the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and obtaining a service approval and accreditation.
  • Meeting the National Quality Framework (NQF) requirements for childcare services, including staff qualifications and ratios.
Alex is Sprintlaw’s co-founder and principal lawyer. Alex previously worked at a top-tier firm as a lawyer specialising in technology and media contracts, and founded a digital agency which he sold in 2015.

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