Australia’s childcare crisis
Dec 7, 2025 •
Adele Ferguson is an investigative journalist at the ABC. She’s spent more than a year reporting on the crisis unfolding in Australia’s childcare system.
Last week, alongside her colleague Chris Gillett, she won the top honour in journalism – the Gold Walkley.
Her work has inspired us at 7am and so today, we’re bringing you an episode we made back in July, where we spoke to Adele about the dangers in an industry driven by profit.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Investigative journalist at Four Corners Adele Ferguson and National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds.
Australia’s childcare crisis
1747 • Dec 7, 2025
Australia’s childcare crisis
Adele Ferguson is an investigative journalist at the ABC. She’s spent more than a year reporting on the crisis unfolding in Australia’s childcare system.
Last week, alongside her colleague Chris Gillett, she won the top honour in journalism – the Gold Walkley.
Her work has inspired us at 7am and so today, we’re bringing you an episode we made back in July, where we spoke to Adele about the dangers in an industry driven by profit.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Investigative journalist at Four Corners Adele Ferguson and National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds.
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