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Paul Osborne

Watchdog to ensure childcare subsidies flow through

Parents have been assured the ACCC will keep a close eye on childcare fees as the subsidy increases. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Parents have been assured the consumer watchdog will be keeping a close eye on childcare fees as the subsidy increases.

Among the changes in government policies starting on July 1 is an increase in the childcare subsidy, which is expected to ease costs for 1.2 million families and ensure greater workforce participation.

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