Free, universal and high-quality early childhood education and care

Summary of proposal

The proposal would:

  • extend universal access to preschool to 30 hours a week for all 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds
  • provide 50 hours a week of free Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) for every child
  • transition to a system that directly funds childcare providers to deliver free, high-quality care for every family.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Early Childhood Education - Fix Waitlists and Create More Places - $2 billion to establish a Childcare Desert Fund to bring services to high-need areas

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $2 billion over 4 years to establish a Childcare Desert Fund to bring services to high-need areas.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years, include departmental funding within the cap and start from 1 July 2025.

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Early Childhood Education - Fix Waitlists and Create More Places - $2 billion to establish a Childcare Desert Fund to bring services to high-need areas

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $2 billion over 4 years to establish a Childcare Desert Fund to bring services to high-need areas.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years, include departmental funding within the cap and start from 1 July 2025.

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Early Childhood Education - Fix Waitlists and Create More Places - $2 billion to establish a Childcare Desert Fund to bring services to high-need areas

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $2 billion over 4 years to establish a Childcare Desert Fund to bring services to high-need areas.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years, include departmental funding within the cap and start from 1 July 2025.

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Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation – double funding

Summary of proposal

The proposal would double the funding provided to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE).

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation – double funding

Summary of proposal

The proposal would double the funding provided to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE).

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation – double funding

Summary of proposal

The proposal would double the funding provided to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE).

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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End Australia’s epidemic of violence against women and children - increase funding for the National Plan to End Violence Against Women

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $12 billion over 12 years to increase funding for all existing programs (including for housing) under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children  2022-2032.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 12 years, include departmental funding from within the capped amount, and start on 1 July 2025.

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End Australia’s epidemic of violence against women and children - increase funding for the National Plan to End Violence Against Women

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $12 billion over 12 years to increase funding for all existing programs (including for housing) under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children  2022-2032.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 12 years, include departmental funding from within the capped amount, and start on 1 July 2025.

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End Australia’s epidemic of violence against women and children - increase funding for the National Plan to End Violence Against Women

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $12 billion over 12 years to increase funding for all existing programs (including for housing) under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children  2022-2032.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 12 years, include departmental funding from within the capped amount, and start on 1 July 2025.

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