
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is seen during a press conference at The Paddo Tavern in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 14, 2025. AAP Image/Darren England
BRISBANE, Australia—From Jan. 1, 2026, Australian households are now eligible for a guaranteed three days of taxpayer-subsidised childcare a week, regardless of how much they work or study.
The “three-day guarantee” was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in December 2024, and replaces the Morrison government’s subsidy plan.
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