Child care fees climb by five per cent in Launceston

Rob Inglis
Updated June 16 2021 - 12:12am, first published January 20 2021 - 4:00am
Child care fees are on the rise in Tasmania, but the federal government says it's out of pocket expenses that are of key concern for families.
Child care fees are on the rise in Tasmania, but the federal government says it's out of pocket expenses that are of key concern for families.

Childcare fees soared by 5 per cent in Launceston and 4 per cent in North-East Tasmania in 2019-20, according to data from the federal Education Department.

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Rob Inglis

Rob Inglis

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Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.

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