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Government increases childcare subsidies - but fees have increased beforehand
The cost of child care is often a big factor in decisions about work in Australian families who have young children. Credit: Getty / FatCamera
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Parents are reporting an increase in child care fees right before federal government benefits to childcare are due to take effect. Over a million families are expected to benefit from an increase to the childcare subsidy scheme from July 10. Renuka presents a feature.
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