Australia's childcare sector to provide free care to working parents

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces the government's childcare package

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces the government's childcare package Source: AAP

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The Federal Government will support Australia's 13,000 childcare centres by paying half their operating costs.

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