Canberra families hang out for childcare change as lobby groups slam delays

By Primrose Riordan and Emma Kelly
Updated April 23 2018 - 8:40pm, first published February 2 2015 - 10:21pm

Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirmed he will dump his proposed expanded paid parental-leave scheme on Monday - the one he took to two elections. And instead the government will "consult" again on the childcare reforms recommended by the Productivity Commission.

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