Child Care Subsidy

Question

1. What modelling has been undertaken regarding out-of-pocket costs for families over the forward estimates? 2. What proportion of projected CCS expenditure growth is attributable to: a. increased fees; b. increased participation; and c. policy changes? 3. Has the Department modelled the impact on families where fee growth exceeds CCS hourly rate cap growth? 4. What proportion of services currently charge above the applicable CCS hourly rate cap? 5. Please provide this data by service type and jurisdiction. 6. Please provide the assumptions underpinning projected CCS expenditure growth between 2026-27 and 2029-30. 7. Please provide projected: a. child numbers; b. family numbers; c. attendance levels; and d. average fee growth assumptions. 8. How much of projected expenditure growth is attributable to Fair Work Commission wage decisions? 9. How much is attributable to the 3 Day Guarantee?

Answer

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Documents

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