Sharon Claydon (Newcastle, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Any opportunity to discuss child care in this House is a great day. Affordable and accessible child care is not just a policy issue; it's a fundamental matter for equity and fairness. It's about ensuring that every child, no matter their background, has the opportunity to thrive, and it's about supporting families so they can balance their careers, their aspirations and their responsibilities at home. It's also about strengthening our economy, because, when you give people access to child care, they are able to participate fully in the workforce. It's great for productivity. That's why the Albanese Labor government's cheaper childcare policy is so vital.

The member for Moncrieff's motion before us today frankly raises more questions than answers.

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