It has been a big week in the world of parenting and families this week with the Federal Government’s budget being released on Tuesday night.
But exactly how will the budget affect you and your family? And, in other news, what can you do to help raise awareness of food allergies in children? And why are you being asked to wear your tracky-dacks to work or school this month? Plus what simple and affordable product can reduce brain damage in infants? Read on to find out more …
Families hit by cuts in Federal Budget
Families will pay more for petrol and doctors’ visits under the new Federal Budget released last night, but won’t be receiving any boosts in Family Allowance to cover the new costs.
In fact, under the Budget, some families will no longer receive Family Tax B (which is paid mostly to sole income families) and all will see rates frozen for two years.
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