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Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on 'disturbing rhetoric' about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict.

AAP · Oct 22, 2023

Thousands attend pro-Palestine protests across Australia

Protesters marched through the Sydney CBD on Saturday after police green-lit the event, with similar rallies held in Perth, Hobart and Brisbane

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2023

No matter how serious the issue, nuance becomes a thought crime for the Coalition’s court jesters

Bridget Archer was cast as an apologist for child sexual abusers, while horrors in the Middle East prompted absurd claims

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2023

Boost to early education to entice workers to stay

The federal government's $72.4 million investment into early childhood education will allow workers to grow, upskill and hopefully remain in the job.

AAP · Oct 6, 2023

Childcare fees in Australia outpace inflation with rises of up to 32%, report finds

ACCC says households now paying 4% to 15% more for care and services as Albanese government’s cheaper childcare package comes into force

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023

Tasks ahead to realise vision of world class child care

The government says universal childcare is part of its vision but it will not happen overnight, and achieving a world-class system will be an "undertaking".

AAP · Jul 3, 2023

Senator ‘working on’ settlement referral – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023

Labor boasts $9bn budget boost to childcare but advocates fear activity test will remain

The activity test, which reduces payments when one parent works less than 15 hours a week, would cost $1.3bn to abolishGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023

Early Years Summit with goal to make 'blueprint' for helping families kicks off in Canberra

The federal government will hold a national Early Years Summit in Canberra today with the goal of bringing together experts and departments to design a strategy to better serve the youngest Australians.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023

Q+A hears of harrowing cost of living struggles for Australians but politicians fail to offer any real relief

Politicians tell Q+A they see Australians begging for food and counting coins to buy bread but fail to offer any immediate solutions to rate rises or inflation on Q+A.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023