Labor Pledges Subsidised Childcare to All Mid-Lower Income Families

A think tank says the move is aimed at shoring up Labor’s inner-city electorates.
Labor Pledges Subsidised Childcare to All Mid-Lower Income Families
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Crystal-Rose Jones
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A new plan to indiscriminately give families a guaranteed three days of subsidised childcare each week appears to be little more than an attempt by Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to win the next election, says a think tank.

Under the new plan announced on Dec. 11, the current “Activity Test” would be eliminated, meaning families would not have to prove they are working, studying, or in training to access financial support.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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