#146 Budget 2021 and early childhood education
The Federal Government has just released its Budget for 2021 and 2022, which - after sustained advocacy from a variety of people and organisations - includes increases in spending in many areas - including early education. But while billions of dollars are in the Budget papers, what is the devil in the detail? Joining us to break down Child Care Subsidy changes, universal preschool funding agreements and more red tape smashing, is the official fourth member of the podcast Karl Hessian!
Episode notes
2021-22 Portfolio Budget Statements
Federal budget flags $1.6bn education boost for preschools but sets conditions for states
Proposed childcare changes amount to little more than tinkering
Shortage of early educators making childcare places harder to find - 7.30
National Workforce Strategy