24Matters to consider when exercising functions under Act

24 Matters to consider when exercising functions under Act

24 Matters to consider when exercising functions under Act

(1) A person exercising functions under this Act must consider the following—

(a) the percentage of marginal income spent by families on childcare,

(b) the impact the cost of childcare has on—

(i) preventing children from accessing early childhood education, and

(ii) discouraging persons from participating, or increasing participation, in work.

(2) The Minister may, with the concurrence of the Treasurer, publish guidelines for the purposes of this section.