News article - There is a better way to help mothers return to paid work

[fionas]

The cost of childcare was never the deciding factor for me. I just wanted to work a mentally challenging job, part-time.

Very difficult to find.

[Astrid]

Cost of childcare is but one of many factors when it comes to returning to work. I am happy with the current system, it works well for our situation and am grateful for it existence. The CCB and CCR we receive, is in effect paid back by the tax I now pay, the reduced FTB we receive and the flow on effect of us spending/putting money back into the economy.
I can see though how the current arrangement would not suit other families