A major policy shift in Victoria sees One Nation propose a $2,000 financial incentive for new parents, offering subsidies for both public and private maternity care. The move comes just after the state’s major parties—Liberal and Labor—announced plans to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for abortion services. While the opposition parties focus on reproductive healthcare access, One Nation’s proposal targets financial support for pregnancy and childbirth. The contrasting approaches highlight deepening divisions over family and healthcare policy ahead of potential legislative changes.
Announcement comes a day after Liberal and Labor parties say they will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion careGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation has proposed a $2,000 baby bonus for new parents in Victoria – a day after the Labor and Liberal parties both agreed to cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care.The deputy leader of One Nation in Victoria, Colleen Harkin, announced the plan on Friday to remove out-of-pocket costs for pregnant women in the public healthcare system and a $2,000 subsidy for those accessing private maternity care. Continue reading...
