Government ‘losing tax opportunities’ THE federal budget stands to gain from allowing families to claim childcare benefits for their nannies as it will force the system to become regulated and employees working underground will start paying taxes. In its budget submission ahead of the May budget, the Australian Nanny Association argues that the government “is…
Perth parents are turning to nannies in droves as a flexible alternative to child care centres. Director of Perth Nanny Care Agency Leila Redmond said demand for nannies had doubled in the past year. She said she had to drastically increase her staff numbers to meet the growing need. Ms Redmond said there was a…
THE Gillard government has for the first time opened the door to taxpayer-funded nannies, declaring the commonwealth was prepared to work with the states to regulate the industry as it had done for the family daycare sector. After Tony Abbott pledged to request a Productivity Commission inquiry into extending the childcare rebate to nannies, the…
