Liberal-Linked Groups Push for Child Care Subsidy Expansion

0:00This is Corey with Sydney News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Two child care advocacy groups, child care choice and for parents, are pushing hard for the federal government to expand the child care subsidy to cover. Nannies, opairs, and other in-home options beyond traditional centers. What started less than a year ago has turned into a big media push, with the groups presenting themselves as voices of everyday parents frustrated by. The current system. These groups have racked up dozens of interviews on TV, radio, and podcasts. Meanwhile, opposition leader Angus Taylor quickly embraced their ideas right after taking the liberal leadership, promising more flexibility for families. The founders have deep ties to the liberal party that they don't highlight. Co-founder Jen Fleming worked as a media adviser for Peter Dutton for five years, and the other co-founder of child care choice was a staffer for. Liberal MP James McGrath, for parents, was started by four women, three of whom served as staffers for liberal figures like Jake Evans and Zed Cecilja.

1:04Digging deeper reveals more links. Child Care Choices website has run through an agency called Narrative, where shadow treasurer Tim Wilson holds a 10% stake along with other. Former Liberal MPs, one founder's husband, Rana Lobby Group, and spouses have ties to pro-liberal campaigns. The groups insist their volunteer lead and independent open to support from all sides with no paid staff or party funding. Rivals like the parenthood argue that expanding subsidies to less regulated care could create safety risks, stressing the need for strong oversight in early learning. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.