Sussan Ley (Farrer, Liberal Party, Minister for the Environment) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Mr Speaker. The childcare subsidy is means tested. We're proud of that principle. We believe that people who earn more should pay more. The childcare subsidy is means tested to ensure that those who earn the least receive the highest level of subsidy, up to 85 per cent. Importantly, we have a generous safety net designed to provide higher subsidies to families who are experiencing financial difficulties. We've approached this in a way that uses the Productivity Commission's recommendation, that introduces means tested and targeted child care, that puts a safety net for families in place, and that recognises the unique experiences in the pandemic and looks after every single worker and educator and family in that system.

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