Shadow Early Childhood Education Minister Amanda Rishworth says she is concerned about how families will be able to afford childcare during the economy’s gradual recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The government has announced childcare fees will resume from July 13, alongside a $700 million transition package. “While there is a month time of transition, I don’t think any economist is saying our economy is going to be back thriving in a month’s time,” Ms Rishworth told Sky News.
“When you talk about the rescue package, yes on one hand they are giving extra money to centres [but] on the other hand they are taking job keeper away from centres,” she said. “It’s taking with one hand while giving with the other, so it is pretty disingenuous.” Ms Rishworth said Labor wanted to see “a sector that has a high quality, accessibility and affordability”.
AmandaRishworth If you are able to return to work, it will be just like pre- corona. If you're not able to return to work ,you don't need childcare.. Am i missing something?
AmandaRishworth They just require endless money please, just keep giving it to them, seems reasonable.
AmandaRishworth That's the same Shadow Minister, who is a member of the Labor Party, the same party who's leaders have been complaining that the budget will be in deficit after all the Virus expenditure. Pack of Hypocrites, pure and simple.
AmandaRishworth How is this even newsworthy? You either can or cannot afford child care... It's not a right or basic need, it's a fucking luxury.
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