PoliticsAlbanese wants universal childcare as his legacy, but funding it is no easy task

Australia’s Labor government is exploring universal childcare but has not settled on a model, with means-testing likely. The sector is also facing child-abuse and safety-breach allegations that have undermined public trust. The government is assessing service costs and considering public ownership and leasing of centres; an initial A$17.3m in grants will fund four centres run by not-for-profits.

Australian politicschildcareLabor PartyAnthony Albanese

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