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Julian Leeser MP  Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Federal Member for Berowra Senator Matt O’Sullivan  Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate Senator for Western Australia The Coalition welcomes the certainty provided…

Senator Matt O’Sullivan Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate Senator for Western Australia Senator Maria Kovacic  Shadow Assistant Minister for Women Shadow Assistant Minister for Productivity and Deregulation Senator for New South Wales…

Julian Leeser MP  Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Federal Member for Berowra Senator Matt O’Sullivan  Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate Senator for Western Australia The Albanese Government’s performance…

Latest Consumer Price Index data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates childcare costs have risen by 9.1 per cent over the past year, nearly double the rate of inflation. This is yet another blow for Australian families already grappling with Labor’s cost-of-living crisis. Labor’s latest Budget was not only full of broken…

The Albanese Government last Friday announced the launch of its consultation on the Second Action Plan under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032 (the National Plan). The First Action Plan was developed by the Morrison Government and commenced under the Albanese Government in 2022. It outlined the key outcomes to…

The Budget papers reveal a massive cost blowout in Child Care Subsidy spending, projected to hit $21.09 billion by 2029-30. This is an astronomical blowout, with taxpayers footing the bill for a system still failing to deliver affordability, flexibility, safety, or real choice for families.  Labor continues to pour billions into a rigid, one-size-fits-all model while ignoring the real pressures facing parents and providers. Families are paying more, struggling to find care, particularly in regional and rural areas, and increasingly…

Julian Leeser MP  Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Federal Member for Berowra Senator Matt O’Sullivan  Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate Senator for Western Australia Labor’s non-announcement today about…

Today’s news that a Sydney childcare worker now faces 129 additional abuse charges is devastating. The fear and uncertainty that potentially affected families face in the coming weeks is difficult to comprehend. This is not an isolated offence. The Government must urgently address systemic failures in maintaining the safety and quality of centre-based care. The…

Senator Maria Kovacic  Shadow Assistant Minister for Women Shadow Assistant Minister for Productivity and Deregulation Senator for New South Wales Senator Matt O’Sullivan Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate Senator for Western Australia…

The Coalition welcomes the child safety reforms in education and care services which became mandatory yesterday, as per the changes to the National Law. The safety of Australian children in our early childhood and care system is a priority that is second to none. Yet the accessibility of this care is one that continues to…