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Labor Turns a Blind Eye as Family Violence Crisis Worsens

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...

Labor’s Budget Delivers More Spending, But No Real Plan for Australian Families

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,...

Joint Media Release: Labor Must Explain How New Bureaucracy Will Protect Children

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...

Reports of Sydney Childcare Centre Abuse

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...

Joint Media Release: Landmark Report into Early Childhood Education and Care

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...

Improved Early Childhood Safety Reforms: Childcare Still Out of Reach For Some

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...