Australia politics live: Labor makes move to crack down on consultants after latest scandal

Federal government releases options paper to improve regulation of accounting, auditing and consulting firms. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Independent Nicolette Boele backs childcare reforms The independent member for Bradfield, Nicolette Boele, has backed calls for a national early childhood education and care commission to manage supply and improve safety regulation in the sector. If you’re in that position, hearing that the governme...

By Martin Farrer