Taxes, toddlers, tobacco and top-ups in the crosshairs
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- Parliament will debate extending taxpayer-funded pay rises for childcare workers for another three years.
- The government-backed measure began in 2024 and covers 200,000 early educators, but is due to expire in November.
Taxpayer-funded pay rises for childcare workers could continue for another three years under an extension returning to parliament for debate.
The government introduced the wage measure in 2024, covering 200,000 early educators. It is scheduled to expire in November.
The proposed extension would keep the pay support in place while parliament considers the measure.
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