Investing in childcare and aged care would boost GDP by $30 billion… and almost pay for itself Coronavirus Janine Dixon 23 October 2020 Modelling shows investing in childcare and aged care would have a significant economic payoff, boosting per-person annual GDP by $1,270.
Federal government announces targeted support for Victorian families and childcare providers, but stops short of “wholesale reform” Coronavirus Tarla Lambert 22 September 2020 The federal government's childcare recovery package aims to alleviate pressure on parents looking to rejoin the workforce.
A 95% childcare subsidy would boost GDP by up to $7.4 billion annually, KPMG says Coronavirus Madeline Hislop 8 September 2020 Increasing the federal government’s childcare subsidy to a nearly fully funded 95% would boost GDP by up to $7.4 billion per year, at a cost of $5.4 billion a year, according to KPMG.
Make It Free: More than 70 women-led businesses and 600 business owners demand urgent childcare reform Economy Georgina Dent 13 August 2020 A group of predominately women-led businesses are spearheading an urgent campaign calling for free childcare.
