A report from The Age states that a Bureau of Statistics survey of the Australian labour force has found that 233,000 Australians are out of work because they are caring for their child.

The survey also found that of these people, 97,600 were not working because of issues related to child care.

This has started the usual political bickering on both sides, with the government stating that this is a good thing, as parents have the choice of staying at home and looking after their children.

The opposition thinks that “There’s nothing choosy about wanting accessible, affordable and high-quality care for our children.”

Discussion on this is available in our child care discussion forum

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