(1) After section 54(1) of the National Law insert —
"(1A) An application under subsection (1) may include a request for the approval of a place (other than a residence) as a family day care venue for a family day care service.".
(2) In section 54(4) of the National Law, for "request and" substitute "request until".
(3) For section 54(8) of the National Law substitute —
"(8) Subject to subsection (8A), an amendment cannot change a location of an education and care service.
(8A) The Regulatory Authority may approve a place (other than a residence) as a family day care venue for a family day care service if the Regulatory Authority considers exceptional circumstances exist.".