Breakfast

Kevin Rudd's beloved working families will benefit from a range of budget measures that come into effect today. On top of the list of government handouts is an increase to the baby bonus. Women who give birth from today will pocket $5,000, almost $800 more than if they gave birth yesterday. Next year the baby bonus will not only be means tested but paid fortnightly -- whether that targets families in real need remains to be seen.

Guests

Jessica Brown
Policy Analyst with the Centre for Independent Studies

Maree Faulkner
Chief Executive of the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

Peter McDonald
Demographer from the Australian National University

Reporter

Linda Lopresti

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