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Abuse allegations have prompted distress and outrage - but will Australia’s childcare system be fixed?

With an urgent review and new measures to protect children announced, experts argue some form of national oversight is essential

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2025

Childcare is just the latest failure of Australia’s privatisation push. It’s time for an ideology overhaul

Even the Productivity Commission is backing away from the for-profit model. We need to ensure that our human services serve humans

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2025

Families earning $80k or less could get free child care

The government should modify childcare subsidies and increase access for children from all backgrounds, particularly low-income households, a report suggests.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023