Sunday Nov 12 15:02 AEDT
Federal Families Minister Mal Brough says stopping young teenage mums from
getting a lump sum baby bonus will ensure the money is used to help
children.
From January 1 next year, mothers under 18 will receive the federal
government's baby bonus - currently $4,100, rising to $5,000 from July
2008 - in instalments rather than as a lump sum.
They also will have to talk to a social worker about how to use the bonus
responsibly and ensure their baby is officially registered.
Mr Brough said there were strong concerns in the community that teenage
mothers were being irresponsible with the money.
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in a way I agree with this but I also think it should be done for everyone. its a big amount all at once and very easy to use on things that it shouldn't be used on.
its not only teens that are having kids for the money. I know alot of adults that are doing it too.
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