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

https://mins.news/en/item/94765

- The Guardian, 2026-10-10 19:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/11/universal-childcare-cost-family-planning-politics

> 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.