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Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Labor’s childcare claims debunked

"Labor’s repeated claims about child care availability have been debunked by Childcare Queensland," Minister for Families, Community services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, said today.

"The media statement by Childcare Queensland says it as it is: Because of Labor’s repeated claims about availability ‘…some people are not even looking for child care in their own areas because of the publicity surrounding vacancies.’

"The Childcare Queensland statement is attached."