Australian Government Warns Against Unreasonable Childcare Fee Hikes as Higher Subsidy Kicks in

Australian Government Warns Against Unreasonable Childcare Fee Hikes as Higher Subsidy Kicks in
Kindergarten students work on an activity at Annandale Public School in Sydney, Australia, May 25, 2020. AAP Image/Joel Carrett
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The Australian government has warned childcare providers across the country to refrain from taking advantage of the upcoming lift in childcare subsidies to raise prices.

This comes as the federal Labor government’s “cheaper childcare” policy will take effect from July 1, allowing Australian families with young children to claim more rebates for childcare costs.
Alfred Bui
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