Government announces inquiry into childcare costs, while Chalmers promises 'conversation' about budget challenges
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The Albanese government will set up an inquiry into the increasing cost of child care, which will start in January and run for a year.
Childcare costs have risen by 41% over the last eight years.
The inquiry will be done by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Next month’s budget will include $10.8 million to...
