Josh Willie should know that “it’s not rocket science” that the 25 per cent childcare wage increase he's calling for will mean higher prices.

Mr Willie says “it’s not rocket science to recruit and retain staff”. Well, if he had ever run a small business he would know how absolutely out of touch that statement is.

Labor’s latest hoax policy released yesterday requires childcare operators seeking to use government land or buildings (wherever would they find these?) to pay above award wages in return.

Which means, higher childcare fees.

The simple fact is, Labor’s childcare policy will drive up childcare fees.