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​The Regulatory Authority assesses applications from individuals and organisations who wish to provide ECEC in Queensland. Robust approval processes ensure providers are capable of educating and caring for children aged from birth to 8.

603 applications received by the Regulatory Authority this quarter—a 29.4% increase on the same quarter last year.

Application assessment

The table below shows the number of applications received by the Regulatory Authority in Q4, 2024–25 FY. Figures for earlier quarters are provided for comparison.

This quarter (Q4, 2024–25 FY)Previous quarter (Q3, 2024–25 FY)Same quarter last FY (Q4, 2023–24 FY)% change on same quarter last year
Applications*603610466+29.4%

*Notifications of transfer of service approval are counted as an application type for reporting purposes.

Applications by type

The table below shows the number of applications received by the Regulatory Authority in Q4, 2024–25 FY by application type. Figures for earlier quarters are provided for comparison.

Application typeThis quarter (Q4, 2024–25 FY)Previous quarter (Q3, 2024–25 FY)Same quarter last FY (Q4, 2023–24 FY)% change on same quarter last year
Amend provider approval17
1324-29.2%
Amend service approval276​
21371+288.7%
Extension—temporary waiver312732-3.1%
Internal review of reviewable decision4240.0%
Out of scope application0200.0%
Provider approval505654-7.4%
Re-assessment and re-rating4240.0%
Review of ratings by Regulatory Authority517-28.6%
Revocation of service waiver100N/A
Service approval242827-11.1%
Service or temporary waiver157199197-20.3%
Suspension service approval194312+58.3%
Transfer of service approval*152434-55.9%
Total 603 610 466 +29.4%

*Notifications of transfer of service approval are counted as an application type for reporting purp​oses.

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Last updated 07 August 2025