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These issues impact buyers, regulators and operators of centre-based day care, including long day care, occasional care, preschools and kindergartens.</p> <p>We are leaders in best practice with expertise in acquisitions, consolidations and restructures, defending class action claims, and other corporate transactions. Our team have a genuine passion for the sector. They are committed to providing clients with tailored solutions to help them navigate the unique challenges and opportunities arising from ongoing changes and unprecedented disruptions within the sector.</p> </p> </div> <!--// Content Here --> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- --> </div> <!-- END ACCORDION CONTENT --> <!-- BEGIN ACCORDION CONTENT --> <div class="item-content-desktop" id="vocational-education-and-learning"> <div class="title-item"> Vocational education and training <span class="close-item"></span> </div> <!-- --> <div class="container-fluid content-row one-column"> <div class="content-inner"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <!-- Content Here --> <div class="wysiwyg-content"> <p> <p>Our Vocational education and training team assists registered training organisations, including TAFEs, with all aspects of the regulatory framework. 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