Wendy McCarty has been a strong advocate for accessible, affordable child care for 40 years, and is currently the Deputy Chair of Goodstart Early Learning.  Her analysis of the childcare funding changes was published on Women's Agenda. She acknowledges that the workforce participation objectives are well and truly met, but the new package falls short on meeting early learning objectives.  https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/soapbox/wendy-mccarthy-3-steps-forward-1-back-child-care-early-learning/