article_snippet: There were previously two basic forms of subsidised payments the Sydney Morning Herald Reported.
article_snippet: The childcare benefit saw parents who were working or studying 15 hours a week with an annual income under $43,000, have up to 100 hours of childcare covered.
article_snippet: This scheme will take place of both the childcare rebate and The childcare benefit .
article_snippet: The childcare rebate covered 50 percent of out-of-pocket expenses up to $7500 a year without means testing.
article_snippet: The Productivity Commission wants to rolls both of these benefits into one that is paid straight to the childcare provider.
article_snippet: This scheme is reported to be means tested with most parents needing to work at least 24 hours a fortnight to qualify.
article_snippet: The government is expected to release The government childcare package in the coming weeks.