I'd just like to remind the House that life happens, and my family learnt that the hard way, firsthand, when my dad died. My younger siblings were just five and six at the time. My mum lived a 30-minute drive from the nearest main centre, in a small rural community. Babysitters weren't exactly plentiful or readily available. Forcing parents to go back to work before they are ready or able or have the necessary support systems in place harms families. It doesn't protect them. 