The Albanese government urgently needs a meaningful legacy. My vote is for fixing childcare

The Albanese government should make a cohesive childcare system its defining legacy, the author argues, warning that Labor cannot assume voters will reward it simply because conditions in Australia compare favourably with those overseas. With a large parliamentary majority, a difficult economic climate and One Nation gaining support, the government needs to deliver a major, lasting reform. The piece contrasts childcare with past national projects such as Medicare, the NDIS and Snowy 2.0.