Early education advocates are urging the Labor government to commit to universal childcare ahead of the upcoming election, citing a report from the Productivity Commission that highlights many children are missing critical learning opportunities due to high costs and accessibility issues. The report recommends increasing federal funding for early childhood education, simplifying subsidies, and scrapping the “activity test” that currently ties childcare access to parental work hours. It suggests that every family should receive at least 30 hours of childcare per week.
Labor urged to commit to Universal Childcare After Report Finds Many Children Miss out on Critical Learning
Updated on September 19, 2024