Editorial.(Australian Journal of Early Childhood, overview)(Brief Article)(Editorial)

As we approach a Federal Election, much debate is being generated about the performance of Australia's Government, and the potential performance of an alternative group. Just like journalism and politics, research into education can be influenced by culture, training, and thus beliefs, and these things often frame the questions that researchers ask. Differences in perception and interest are reflected in the range of articles in this unthemed edition of the Australian Journal of Early Childhood, which continue recent debates and introduce new areas for reflection.

Professional development (a key area of importance for the current government) and research link two …