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Fact Check: Kevin Rudd's parental leave, child care comparison incorrect

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Australian Labor Party Child care Parental leave Australia
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Fact Check: Kevin Rudd's parental leave, child care comparison incorrect
Description

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the Coalition's paid parental leave scheme costs $22 billion, which he claims is more than the Government spends on childcare support.
Verdict: Incorrect

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Copyright:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2013
License type:
All Rights Reserved
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
26 May 2020

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