Childcare providers are warning that meeting new Federal Government regulations will mean parents have to pay more - a lot more.
The Government counters that some centres have already met the tougher regulatory standards without increasing fees.
But the Opposition says the changes mean staff w... (26-Sep)
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The Gillard Government’s withdrawal of occasional care funding suffered its first casualty today in an outer suburb of Melbourne, with the ‘Take a Break’ service ceasing at Longbeach Place Neighbourhood House in Chelsea.
Federal Coalition s... (23-Sep)
Please find Sussan's speech to Parliament and story in the Australian Financial Review
Ms Ley (22:08): In four days time the Palestinians will take their case for statehood to the United Nations Security Council in New York. Democracy is sweeping the Middle East, and our sympathy for the Tunis... (23-Sep)
Ms Ley (Farrer) (12:40): Today as well as on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week saw the Henty field days in my electorate of Farrer at the town of Henty. It is the first Henty field days I have not been able to attend, because of parliament sitting on those three days, but I am talking to the team o... (23-Sep)
The Gillard Government suffered an embarrassing setback in Federal Parliament today
with a successful motion challenging early childhood reforms which demanded set hours and access for children attending kindergarten from 2012.
Shadow Childcare Minister, Sussan Ley, says “the Governmen... (16-Sep)
Ms Ley (Farrer) (10:09): It is a delight to speak in parliament today on the government's Clean Energy Bill 2011 and the associated 18 individual pieces of legislation. As we know, carbon and global warming are global issues. I want to start with commentary from the global news agency Reut... (16-Sep)
In yet another embarrassing policy back-flip the Federal Government today was forced to admit its application of the Youth (Study) Allowance on Inner regional students was unfair.
Member for Farrer, Sussan Ley, says an independent review has backed what the
Coalition has been sayi... (14-Sep)
Welcome to my e-newsletter which can be downloaded here. Included in this edition you will find information on…
- 2011 Volunteer Awards
- Henty Machinery Field Days
- Improving rates of Organ Donation
- Marley and Me
- Our J.A. Tennis Day!
A quick thankyou to all who have t... (08-Sep)
Are you a volunteer?
Do you know someone who is doing great work in our community?
Volunteering makes a significant economic and social contribution, with over
five million Australians contributing their time, energy and expertise each year.
2011 is the 10th anniversary of the United Na... (07-Sep)
Child Protection Week (4th – 11th September) promotes breaking the silence surrounding child abuse, while also giving courage to past victims to speak up.
Member for Farrer, Sussan Ley, says “the week reminds us of the sacredness of childhood, the need to act to prevent abuse of children an... (05-Sep)