The Government’s $5.4 billion reform package will reduce the cost of care for 96 per cent of families, but the continued imposition of the activity test undermines the broader reform objectives of lifting access for children and workforce participation of parents.
Activity Test Report – Impact Policy and Economics
The Government’s $5.4 billion reform package will reduce the cost of care for 96 per cent of families, but the continued imposition of the activity test undermines the broader reform objectives of lifting access for children and workforce participation of parents. View Report
Starting Better – Centre for Policy Development
The guarantee is based on evidence of what has the greatest impact and what will work best for Australian children and families. It combines universal services to help all children thrive, with bespoke support to meet families’ needs and aspirations. View Report
Cheaper childcare: A practical plan to boost female workforce participation
Increasing female workforce participation is one of the biggest economic opportunities for governments. View Report
How Australia can invest in children and return more
A new look at the $15bn cost of late action View Report
Undermining child development and parental participation report
The continued imposition of the activity test undermines the broader reform objectives of lifting access for children and workforce participation of parents. View Report
How Australia’s parenting policies are failing women & our economy View Report
How accessible is childcare report
The evidence is overwhelming on the impact of good quality early learning in fuelling children’s development and giving them a great start in life. View Report