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Pricey childcare is still a barrier for nation’s parents re-entering workforce

LEFT HOLDING THE BABY: Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese holds 3- week old Elena in his hands during a visit to Cottage Child Care Centre in Canberra on Friday. \\nPHOTO: (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)
LEFT HOLDING THE BABY: Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese holds 3- week old Elena in his hands during a visit to Cottage Child Care Centre in Canberra on Friday. \\nPHOTO: (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)
LEFT HOLDING THE BABY: Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese holds 3- week old Elena in his hands during a visit to Cottage Child Care Centre in Canberra on Friday. PHOTO: (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)
RE-ENTRY into the workforce after maternity leave is continuing to be stymied by high childcare costs and a lack of opportunity for women.

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