Families, women betrayed by return of childcare fees, end of JobKeeper

Tasmanian Labor
  • Reintroduction of fees, end of JobKeeper for childcare will hurt many Tasmanian families
  • Women will bear the brunt of changes
  • Federal Government must review provision of childcare
  • The reintroduction of childcare fees from next month and the loss of the JobKeeper supplement for the industry is a massive blow for women and already-struggling families.

    Shadow Minister for Jobs Michelle O’Byrne said with women already disproportionately affected by COVID-19, there needs to be a focus on jobs for women as the economy restarts.

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