After more than four months, the Albanese Government have finally gotten around to revealing details on their ACCC price mechanism election promise – which will cost $10 million and deliver nothing for Australian families until sometime in 2024.
BECC CHAVE:
Well, access to child care services or lack thereof is a key issue in the regions and it’s something the Kingston South East Community has been campaigning for many years. Ahead of the May Federal Election, both the Labor Party and the Coalition promised $1.8 million to build a new childcare facility in the town.
TOM CONNELL:
It is world early childhood educators’ and many in Australia are marking the day by walking off the job, striking for better pay and conditions. So, what is happening in the sector? Early Childhood Education Shadow Minister, Angie Bell, joins me now here in the studio. Thanks so much for your time. So, the strike action today I guess the easiest question is, do they deserve more pay?
Today is Early Childhood Educators’ Day, and as educators gather around the country to call for better pay and conditions, the Albanese Government remains quiet on their promises for the sector. Labor have been in government for more than 100 days but have provided no details on how they’ll address current issues in the sector, including worker shortages and fee hikes.
The Morrison Government is backing regional tourism. Today on World Tourism Day, I am very pleased to announce a $50 million support package for regional tourism. The Gold Coast will benefit greatly, receiving $10 million. Last year more than a million international tourists visited the Gold Coast and spent over $1.34 billion. That was nearly […]