Childcare funding reform is an important step towards gender equity in Australia, but experts say it needs to be backed with investment in the sector, available spaces, and a cultural move to supporting men into more caring roles.
And, it’s just one step towards balance, with much more reform needed to achieve that goal.
Produced By: Sarah Martin
Featured In Story: Dr Leonora Risse, Lecturer in Economics, RMIT University & National Chair, Women in Economics Network Australia
First aired on The Wire, Thursday, 06 May 2021