PETER CAVE: New regulations have come into effect which will require one staff member for every four babies at child care centres around Australia.
A new national quality standard has also come into effect.
One advocacy group says it's a good move that will improve quality in the sector.
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MPs in some outback communities say it'll be almost a decade before they get the National Broadband Network.
The Federal Liberal member for Farrer, Sussan Ley, says the town of Broken Hill is one of them.
Her party's Leader, Tony Abbott, calls the NBN a telecommunications white elephant and ha... (07-Nov)
Childcare providers are warning that meeting new Federal Government regulations will mean parents have to pay more - a lot more.
The Government counters that some centres have already met the tougher regulatory standards without increasing fees.
But the Opposition says the changes mean staff w... (26-Sep)
Mon 11th July - Sussan with Chris Coleman (Mornings) (14-Jul)
Senator FISHER: Transmission of TV into regional New South Wales; in particular, the service at Albury, has been raised with me by my colleague in the other place, Sussan Ley. I understand that the ABC has indicated that you are keen to get a solution for New South Wales residents just over ... (07-Jul)