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Ronald Mizen
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The Morrison government is considering spending billions more on childcare subsidies as part of a suite of measures to ease the cost burden on families, increase workforce participation and win back estranged women voters.

The moves could come as part of a big-spending budget promised by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and expected to target getting people back to work and areas including the NDIS and mental health.

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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com

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