Budget 2015: Families package punishes children
“All mothers work hard,’’ is the mantra Social Affairs Minister Scott Morrison has been repeating ad nauseam for weeks. The budget changes will make some mothers work even harder. Read More
Federal budget 2015: Large families to lose out amid big boost to childcare funding
One winner from the budget is likely G8 Education, the country’s biggest childcare provider, as the budget sets aside $3.5 billion in new subsidies. Read More
Federal budget 2015: A budget that will restore political fortunes but at a cost
This is the budget of a badly rattled government that has put self-preservation ahead of economic responsibility. Read More
Federal budget 2015: Will Tony Abbott’s government get its second budget through the Senate?
It’s a kinder, gentler federal budget but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll get an easy ride in the ever-unpredictable Senate. Read More
Childcare package fails children and families
The government has squandered an opportunity to set up a high quality system of early education and care. Read More
Fact file: How the Government’s childcare plan could change things for families
The Federal Government has announced that there will be changes to the […] Read More
Scott Morrison’s kid gloves on upcoming childcare reform
Missed opportunities to improve childcare have blighted both Coalition and Labor governments. Can Scott Morrison’s plans provide a solution? Read More
The $1,500 Mother’s Day gift: Childcare reforms to get mums back to work
FAMILIES will be better off by $1500 a year on average under childcare reforms that will encourage mums back to work. Read More
Fear poor kids will be penalised
Daycare operators fear some children will miss out on pre-school education despite the $3.5 billion boost to childcare subsidies in tomorrow’s budget.
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Federal budget 2015: How the Abbott government childcare changes affect you
The Abbott government has unveiled its long-promised childcare package pledging more money for many families from 2017 but stripping others. Read More