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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...

Appointment as Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning

I am privileged to be appointed Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning and Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Prevention of Family Violence in Angus Taylor’s Coalition Shadow Ministry. Labor’s childcare system is locked into a rigid,...

Resignation from Shadow Ministry

Today I resigned from my position as Shadow Assistant Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Infrastructure, effective immediately. This decision has not been taken lightly. However, I have reached the view that the Coalition currently lacks the policy clarity, leadership and...