Free childcare: what do the Australian government's coronavirus changes mean for my family?

The federal government has announced far-reaching changes to childcare funding arrangements. Here are the details

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The federal government says it will make Australian childcare services free during the coronavirus crisis, with priority given to parents who need to continue working. It is also promoting its plan as a way to help childcare centres remain open and viable through the crisis.