Louise Pratt (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Absolutely. The package has already started to give a 20 per cent increase in the childcare tax rebate. Of course I believe in this; this is making a very real difference for working families. That is an increase from 30 to 50 per cent so that working families can meet the cost of child care and help balance their family budgets. This is responsible economic management. Also the package is already assisting parents, who will now able to take advantage of the education tax refund for education expenses.