Universal early childhood education and care could have profound benefits for areas like Western Sydney, where despite rising education levels, women still face higher unpaid care burdens and other barriers.
Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher, said women around the country had been telling the government the program “is punitive, counterproductive and causes harm”
Managing expectations before a budget is always tricky. Two committees are making this especially so for Treasurer Jim Chalmers ahead of his second budget.
After intense negotiations, Senate independent David Pocock negotiates for the establishment of a committee to boost economic inclusion in return for his support of the government’s IR legislation.