Childcare safety and rigid subsidy models are under the microscope as a Senate inquiry convenes in Brisbane today.

For Parents co-founder Cecilia Cobb joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the failures of traditional long-day care centres, highlighting alarming safety breaches and a lack of support for shift workers.

Childcare safety and rigid subsidy models are under the microscope as a Senate inquiry convenes in Brisbane today.
For Parents co-founder Cecilia Cobb joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the failures of traditional long-day care centres, highlighting alarming safety breaches and a lack of support for shift workers.

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Why the childcare system is "broken" and how advocates plan to fix it

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Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down previous trade levies, the US has invoked a new law to impose a 15% baseline tariff on imported goods, directly hitting Australian lamb and goat exports.

Meat and Livestock Association Managing Director Michael Crowley to explain that while the new 15% US tariff on lamb and goat meat will impact supply chains, strong global demand should keep livestock prices stable.

Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down previous trade levies, the US has invoked a new law to impose a 15% baseline tariff on imported goods, directly hitting Australian lamb and goat exports.
Meat and Livestock Association Managing Director Michael Crowley to explain that while the new 15% US tariff on lamb and goat meat will impact supply chains, strong global demand should keep livestock prices stable.

Beef bounces back: Why Trump's 15% tariff won't touch Aussie steaks

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Security expert Neil Fergus joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the highly debated repatriation of Australian "ISIS brides" and their children from Syrian camps.

They examine the urgent need for strict ministerial accountability, thorough vetting, and potential de-radicalisation programs to balance constitutional rights with national security.

Security expert Neil Fergus joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the highly debated repatriation of Australian "ISIS brides" and their children from Syrian camps.
They examine the urgent need for strict ministerial accountability, thorough vetting, and potential de-radicalisation programs to balance constitutional rights with national security.

Why vetting Australian ISIS Brides is an urgent national security priority

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Why the childcare system is "broken" and how advocates plan to fix it

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