Part 10of the Education and Care Services National Law (Victoria) applies as a law of Victoria as if after section 223 there were inserted—

Part 10 of the Education and Care Services National Law (Victoria) applies as a law of Victoria as if after section 223 there were inserted— "223A Victorian Minister may issue guidelines (1) The Victorian Minister may issue guidelines about any matter relating to the delivery of education and care services to children in this jurisdiction, including in relation to the following— (a) best practice for early childhood education; (b) guidance about standards for ensuring approved providers provide services that are fit for purpose; (c) disciplinary proceedings. (2) If there is an inconsistency between a guideline issued under subsection (1) and a guideline issued by the Regulatory Authority, the guideline issued under subsection (1) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.