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Jack Gramenz and Nyk Carnsew

Preschool teachers push for pay, parents get fee relief

The education union says better pay is needed as it lobbies for wage rises at NSW preschools. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Educators of young children want wage rises to attract and retain preschool staff amid subsidies aimed at boosting enrolments.

The Independent Education Union has applied to the Fair Work Commission as it seeks to lift pay by up to 25 per cent for staff at more than 100 community-based NSW preschools.

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