Chris Hayes (Fowler, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Good point. We will be bringing down the school kids bonus. That is going to be pretty significant. For parents in my electorate it will mean that twice a year they will get money when they need it most to pay for their kids' access to computer technology, school uniforms, books, pencils, papers, sports uniforms and football boots. That is something very important to any of us that represent families. Do not forget, this budget will also provide the vehicle by which the first paid maternity leave scheme will be introduced in this country.

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