As the nation battles its cost-of-living crisis and stagnant productivity, families and parent groups are calling for the government to deliver on their promise for universal early childhood education and care.

The Prime Minister has committed to universal childcare for years.

But since Labor’s landslide re-election family advocates are once again demanding action.

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Produced By: Noah Secomb

Featured In Story: Georgie Dent – CEO of The Parenthood, and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 5 June 2025