Referral
Conduct of the inquiry
Background
Previous consideration of the bills
Changes in the 2016 bills
Human rights implications
Financial impact
Acknowledgement

Context of the bills
Overview of the bills
Key issues – Jobs for Families bill
Committee view
Social Services bill
Key issues – Social Services bill
Committee view

Impact of the Government’s decision to delay investment in early education
Impact of the activity test
Limited information about the implementation of the proposed changes
Impact on Budget Based Funded Indigenous and Mobile services
Social Services Bill
Conclusion
Recommendations

Jobs for Families Bill
Conclusion
Recommendations – Jobs for Families Bill

Introduction
Cuts to FTB-B
Removal of the FTB-A and FTB-B supplements
Other Measures

Recognising the Importance of ECEC
Ensuring the Diversity and Flexibility of ECEC
Consulting with Stakeholders
Transparency
Activity Test