The Albanese government promised families on at least 100 occasions that they would be better off under Labor, and yet, in just over a month, I’ve been contacted by so many families expressing their frustration at watching their childcare fees increase, their out-of-pocket costs rise and their increased subsidy go up in smoke, Prime Minister! […]
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PAUL MURRAY:
There’s no sooks, no lefties. That’s what we’re about tonight and those perfect examples as the carryover champ, as always on a Thursday night, lovely Bronwyn Bishop, former Speaker of the House, Federal Minister and our mate who knows oh, so much. Lovely to see you. Did you enjoy Albo’s interviews this week?
GREG JENNETT:
Why don’t we discuss this and other matters with our political panel and joining us today, Liberal MP and Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education, Angie Bell is back with us, welcome Angie.
During the last election, Labor promised families living in Braddon they would be better off, but their ‘cheaper childcare’ policy has only delivered higher fees, longer waitlists, no access and further pressure on the sector.
RICHARD PERNO:
We’ve got Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education from the Liberal seat of Moncrieff in Queensland. Angie Bell is crisscrossing Tasmania. Why are you here Angie? Why are you here?
Charities from the Dandenongs to the Gold Coast have described themselves as the ‘hidden face’ of the Albanese Government’s cost-of-living crisis. Operators said they are facing record demand for their services against a backdrop of inflation, rising rents and reduced donations.
During the last election, Labor promised Australian families would be better off under them, but their ‘cheaper child care’ policy has only delivered higher fees, longer waitlists, no access and further pressure on the sector.
ANGIE BELL:
Well it’s fantastic to be on the Gold Coast in Fadden to open the candidate for Fadden, Cameron Caldwell’s office, and to be here with the Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton, who’s a regular visitor here on the Gold Coast. Always welcome. It’s fantastic to see so much support from across the community, so many Cameron Caldwell blue T-shirts here today on the Gold Coast, and it’s my great pleasure to introduce to you the Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton. Thank you for coming to Gold Coast.
GREG JENNETT:
Time now for our political panel and would you believe it, there is a Queensland, New South Wales thing happening here on Afternoon Briefing. Joining us, Labor frontbencher, Kristy McBain, welcome back Kristy and Liberal frontbencher, Angie Bell is with us. Angie, welcome.