Discussion paper on mandatory registration of early childhood teachers

In 2025 the Queensland Government released a targeted consultation paper on expanding mandatory teacher registration to require all early childhood teachers (ECTs) employed in approved centre-based services as the ECT under the National Quality Framework in Queensland to be registered.

The proposed model aims to elevate the professional identity of ECTs with a qualification approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.

This includes enabling the registration of three and four-year qualified ECTs (including qualifications with a birth to five years focus) to recognise the importance of early childhood learning and development as a specialist area of teaching and advance child safety.

Consultation closed on Monday 5 January 2026.

Read about the consultation on the Queensland Government’s website.