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In 2023, the RAI established the National Alliance for Regionalisation, a cohort of 32 of Australia’s leading peak industry bodies who support the aspirations of the Regionalisation Ambition 2032 and overarching goal to ‘rebalance the nation’. [...] The work of the Thrive by Five and the advising coalition of individuals and organisations has been invaluable to the goal of providing affordable universal childcare to all families across Australia. [...] The RAI are in full support of the provisions in the Bill, including the daily fixed fee of $10. [...] In summary The Institute extends gratitude to the work and resources the Thrive by Five organisation and coalition of members have applied to the issue of childcare and parental services in Australia. [...] The Regional Australia Institute fully endorses the Bill and acknowledges its alignment with the core tenants of the RAI’s Regionalisation Ambition 2032, research reports, and advocacy projects.