Education Minister Jason Clare has revealed he is considering a name-and-shame regime for childcare centres that are overcharging.
Mr Clare addressed an ACCC report on childcare charges on Sunday Agenda.
The report illustrated the childcare subsidy is far from a perfect vehicle for reducing childcare costs.
“The idea of naming and shaming providers that are just charging over-the-top fees makes a lot of sense to me,” Mr Clare said.
“If people were taking advantage of this just to jack up fees out of proportion with what’s happening in the economy, then there should be pressure placed on them.”
The concern over childcare costs comes amid the cost of living crisis – with Australia facing an increase in oil prices and continuing high house prices in Sydney.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold the cash rate for a fourth time on Tuesday.
(Sky News)
