The government has again rescued the childcare sector from collapse. But short-term fixes still leave it at risk
- Written by Peter Hurley, Policy Fellow, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
ShutterstockThe federal government yesterday announced a relief package for childcare providers affected by extended lockdowns.
Childcare services in Commonwealth-declared hotspots will be eligible for payments of 25% of their pre-lockdown revenue. Outside-school-hours-care services will be eligible for payments of 40%.
Childcare centres must be...





