#19 Frank Oberklaid Interview (Part 1)

We catch up on the recent news, including the ongoing insanity of the Jobs for Families package, before turning over to Part 1 of an interview Liam conducted with Professor Frank Oberklaid. Catch Part 2 in next week's episode.

In the News

Ministers agree to changes to the National Quality Framework
Childcare changes: Nick Xenophon Team blocks Federal Government's omnibus bill
More work needed to close the gap: PM
Closing the Gap Report declares national progress “too slow”
Make a submission to the Senate Inquiry into the "Omnibus Bill" which includes the Jobs for Families Package. Submissions can be made up until 3 March 2017.

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