Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Education and Training) Share this | Hansard source

I heard Senator Farrell's interjection there! Of course, the Labor Party voted against the Turnbull government's childcare reforms. The Labor Party apparently said hardworking low-income Australian families didn't deserve the thousands of dollars extra that they're going to receive in support from the Turnbull government. The Labor Party thought those Australian families didn't deserve to have the choice to be able to work more hours or more days to support their families. That's what happens if people vote Labor.

The Labor Party thought it could go to the last election with effectively no childcare policy, while the Turnbull government went with a comprehensive policy that we've now delivered. In around five months time, that will take effect. Between now and then, Australian families will receive clear information about the steps they need to take to update their information to make sure that they register appropriately to receive the maximum benefit. Indeed, since the middle of last year, essentially, we've had a childcare estimator out so that families are able to plan clearly for their future and make sure they know how this package of reforms will benefit them. (Time expired)