Labor advances universal childcare plan with new laws to allow collection of data from private operators

By Tom McIlroy Political editor · The Guardian World

Exclusive: Jason Clare says new powers will ensure information is ‘accurate, comprehensive and representative’ to help government deliver ‘evidence-based reforms’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast 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. Continue reading...