10 oct. 1912 - The Australian maternity allowance was introduced.
Description:
The Australian maternity allowance was introduced. As of that date, every married or single women who had given birth received £5 so that it covered the cost of medical care for both themselves and their babies.Indigenous women and those from Asian or Pacific Island backgrounds were not eligible for the payment.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
10 oct. 1912
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 111 ans
