Labor advances universal childcare plan with new laws to allow collection of data from private operators
by Tom McIlroy Political editor from on (#71NZ4)
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Labor is quietly advancing plans for universal childcare in Australia, with new laws to require private operators to hand over sensitive commercial data needed to design a new national system.
Anthony Albanese wants a dramatic expansion in quality childcare services to form part of his political legacy and has pledged to move forward with the plans this term.
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