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flag Australia lost $484M to childcare fraud in 2023-2024, with false claims for non-existent children or care.

flag Australia lost over $484 million to childcare fraud in 2023-2024, with operators and parents falsely claiming subsidies for non-existent children or unprovided care. flag Federal and state authorities have prosecuted dozens, including five in a major 2020 case and a Melbourne woman sentenced to three years and ordered to pay $1.7 million. flag Despite reforms like stricter checks and asset seizures, systemic challenges persist due to the sector’s size and limited oversight. flag Experts urge a national early childhood commission, stronger whistleblower protections, and clearer standards to improve accountability and restore trust.

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