Treasurer Says 100,000 Families to Benefit as 3-Day Childcare Guarantee Kicks In

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is seen during a press conference at The Paddo Tavern in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 14, 2025. AAP Image/Darren EnglandBRISBANE, Australia—From Jan. 1, 2026, Australian households are now eligible for a guaranteed three days of taxpayer-subsidised childcare a week, regardless of how much they work or study.The “three-day guarantee” was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in December 2024, and replaces the Morrison government’s subsidy plan.