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Childcare is the new battleground for the Coalition and Labor. What are they each promising?

Sally Whyte
Updated May 4 2021 - 7:14am, first published 4:30am
Childcare is set to become a major election issue: Picture: Karleen Minney
Childcare is set to become a major election issue: Picture: Karleen Minney

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced the government will spend an extra $1.7 billion on childcare in next week's budget, as part of a bid to allow more parents to work more hours without getting stung by hefty fees.

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Sally Whyte

Sally Whyte

Federal Politics Reporter

I report on a range of issues in federal politics and the public service, with a real passion for how decisions made in Canberra affect the lives of Australians.

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