NFAW recognises and respects the improvements to child care standards and fee relief systems which the current Commonwealth Government has brought about, including through important cooperation with the States and Territories. The NFAW notes that means of achieving greater time-flexibility and simplicity in funding arrangements are under consideration, but no announcements have been made as yet.

Nevertheless, if women’s work-force attachment patterns are to be strengthened and supported, further reform of policy, including for the 5-12 year old child is essential. We took the propositions below to the 2011 Tax Forum, and we continue work with a broad coalition of groups to have them implemented. Some minor modifications have been made since the Forum.

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