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“To me the early childhood story is an ecumenical one. You take poverty seriously. You take seriously maternal depression. You take seriously children under stress and you take seriously the effects of extended hours participation in poor quality care. Those are the facts I begin with.”

Quote by Robert Manne

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Robert Manne (born October 31, 1947) is a prominent Australian political scientist, historian, and public intellectual. He served as a professor of politics at La Trobe University for many years and is known for his incisive analyses of Australian politics, history, and human rights issues. Manne is a regular contributor to The Monthly magazine and previously served as its editor. His research covers Australian political history, race relations, refugee policy, and the role of intellectuals in public life. He is widely respected for his critical insights and independent stance on social issues. His works, such as Left, Right, and Australian Politics, have significantly influenced contemporary Australian thought. more

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