#23 Farewell Kate Ellis
With Kate Ellis leaving politics at the next election, we take some time to reflect on her legacy in the policy and politics of Australian early childhood education.
In the News
Malcolm Turnbull pushes for ban on unvaccinated children at childcare centres
Investigate banning unvaccinated children from early childhood centres: Labour
Parents are left in the dark over the quality of childcare. It's not good enough
Kids show grit to overcome tough starts in life: research
Politics as we know it should change
The uncomfortable truth: Kate Ellis got tired of pretending motherhood doesn't change everything
Kate Ellis: This isn’t just a women’s issue
It's not enough to fight for equality within the current system, and Kate Ellis is proof of that
Workplaces change with the times. Why won't Parliament?
Recommendations
Leanne: Kate Ellis didn't quit to 'put her family first'. She'd always done that
Lisa: Banning unvaccinated kids from child care may have unforeseen consequences & Forget ‘no jab, no pay’ schemes, there are better ways to boost vaccination
Liam: Equality in early childhood education highlighted in European study