A Rebecca White Labor Government will significantly expand the number of childcare services in Tasmania, with a record commitment set to give families much-needed support in the cost-of-living crisis.
Labor’s policy will expand childcare services in 50 locations, to increase access, increase workforce participation and allow parents to earn more.
In partnership with the sector, we will build 30 new early childhood centres, and double the number of grants available in our existing policy to expand outside school hours care in 20 locations. A Labor Government will allocate $75 million for capital works and make government land and buildings available.
In total, our policy will create an additional 4,500 places in childcare, assisting more than 3,500 Tasmanian families.
After 10 years of the Liberals, Tasmanian families have the worst access to early education and care in the country.
The government spends just over $9 million a year to support childcare services while spending four times as much on government advertising and five times as much on travel.
Taking urgent action on the cost of living is Labor’s top priority, and helping more families juggle work and kids will make a real difference.
Providing more access to high-quality, affordable early education and care will be good for kids and good for family budgets.
After 10 years of the Liberals, Tasmanians deserve a government that puts them first and is serious about tackling the cost of living.
It’s time for a better future, where Tasmanian families can access the childcare they need.
Fast facts – Labor’s childcare plan
- Expand or develop childcare centres in 50 locations across Tasmania
- 30 new early childhood centres, 20 new and expanded outside school hours care services
- $75 million for capital works
= an additional 4,500 places in childcare
Rebecca White
Tasmanian Labor Leader
Josh Willie
Shadow Minister for Education and Early Years
