The Latest Breaking News from Georgie Dent

The minister must navigate a cross-jurisdictional system to ensure the safety of Australia’s children and the confidence of parents to go to work

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

The 2025 federal election’s battle lines are being drawn with Anthony Albanese’s government arguing its policies will create a more equitable future

With Labor’s more generous subsidies largely eroded by rising fees, many are now pushing for major reform

Extending school hours to accommodate working parents would not work, according to parent and teacher groups.

Crossbenchers say the treasurer should "absolutely" use some of the cash recouped from proposed super changes to pay superannuation on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave, arguing it could rectify the current "glaring gap" in support for new parents.

The Parenthood's Georgie Dent is calling for a scaling up of paid parental leave as well as a better payment rate to make the scheme more equitable.

Parents, educators and a former Wiggle will meet with federal ministers to discuss an early-years strategy to give Aussie kids the best start in life.

Staff at a Queensland council will retain the right to maternity leave after a full bench of the industrial commission's ruled in the union's favour.