Benefit will depend on how much parents can afford to contribute, with wealthier families getting ‘an extra leg up’, critics say
“This is a down payment to secure the future dreams of our children,” he told party faithful at the Liberal campaign launch on Sunday, two weeks out from the state election.Joanna Quilty said the impact on individuals of the $850m scheme would depend on the means of each family.
“We would strongly advise the NSW Coalition to consult widely on this policy to ensure it doesn’t further entrench social inequality.” Chief executive of the Community Housing Industry Association, Mark Degotardi, said it failed to deal with thwith at least eight years until any child would be helped.
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