The Government has unveiled their first pre-Budget financial announcement, in the form of their Family Boost scheme.

It will let parents and caregivers claim back up to 25 percent of their childcare costs - up to $75 per week - from July.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this scheme comes with more short-term complications for parents.

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The Government has unveiled their first pre-Budget financial announcement, in the form of their Family Boost scheme.
It will let parents and caregivers claim back up to 25 percent of their childcare costs - up to $75 per week - from July.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this scheme comes with more short-term complications for parents.
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