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Maternal employment and childcare in Australia: achievements and barriers to satisfying employment

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The Australian Government has begun effecting significant changes that focus on the provision of high-quality, accessible early-childhood education and care (ECEC). This approach is twofold: it recognises the continual increase of maternal employment and its value to the productivity of Australia, and the importance of the early years of life. This article examines the significant changes made to ECEC policy and highlights some key areas of concern for parents, and mothers in particular, as they make plans for entering (or re-entering) the workforce. These areas of concern are likely to have an impact upon children, families, and the productivity agenda.

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  • Boyd, W, 2012. "Maternal employment and childcare in Australia: achievements and barriers to satisfying employment," Australian Bulletin of Labour, National Institute of Labour Studies, vol. 38(3), pages 199-213.
    • Handle: RePEc:fli:journl:26381
    Note: Boyd, W., 2012. Maternal employment and childcare in Australia: achievements and barriers to satisfying employment. Australian Bulletin of Labour, Vol. 38 No. 3, pp. 199-213.
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