10 September, 2009
Thousands of families could lose vital childcare as a result of the Rudd Government’s problem-ridden school stimulus program, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Childcare Sophie Mirabella said today.
“There are grave concerns that many outside school-hours care programs and vac...
01 September, 2009
An Independent Economic Analysis has found that the Rudd Labor Government’s childcare shake-up will add significantly more to the cost of childcare than parents are being told, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Childcare Sophie Mirabella said today.
“The consultation process i...
31 August, 2009
Sophie Mirabella MP, Shadow Minister for Status of Women, has welcomed the announcement that 2010 will be designated ‘Year of the Girl Guide’.
“I welcome the Government’s announcement that Guiding be honoured in this manner. In fact, I called on the Government to make this decision in Novembe...
20 August, 2009
The Rudd Labor Government’s childcare shake-up has the potential to add even more to the cost of childcare than parents are being told, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Childcare Sophie Mirabella said today.
“The consultation process is fundamentally flawed because parents an...
17 August, 2009
Statements made by Kate Ellis, Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth today have just confirmed to Australian parents that Labor’s promises are not worth the paper they are written on, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Childcare Sophie Mirabella said toda...
13 August, 2009
The Rudd Labor Government’s childcare and early learning agenda has been seriously undermined by the Department’s own research about what parents want in childcare, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Childcare Sophie Mirabella said today.
Reforms won’t deliver what parents want...
12 August, 2009
Dear Kevin
Today on International Youth Day I am sure you will be contemplating the contributions of many young people to the Dear Kevin book – a “collection of young people's letters, stories and artwork that expresses what young Australians are thankful for, what they hope for, and what the...
31 July, 2009
Australian parents, especially men, are taking advantage of flexible workplace arrangements and conditions in order to care for their children according to a new Report form the ABS, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Childcare Sophie Mirabella said today.
“43% ...
05 July, 2009
The Rudd Government stands condemned for treating parents with contempt with yet another round of public consultation that won’t stop childcare costs spiralling under recommendations approved by COAG, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Childcare Sophie Mirabella said today.
“Th...
19 June, 2009
Tapping into the wealth of knowledge, experience and common sense the women of Australia possess is the key to ensuring practical policies that benefit the nation, Shadow Minister for Women Sophie Mirabella said today.
On the eve of a “Women in Politics” Conference in Melbourne, the Coalition...