There’s been some speculation lately that the baby bonus could become a means tested payment.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Treasurer Wayne Swan argue that low and middle income Australians need the support of the government, and not rich families.

Lst week the Treasurer defined working families as households on $80,000 a year.

Is it a good idea for the baby bonus to become means tested?

Or do you think every family should receive the same amount from the government for having a baby, no matter what their income is, or how many assets they have?

The bonus is due to rise to $5000 on July the1st. Will you be annoyed if they change the rules so you don’t get that full amount?

The government is after all trying to encourage families to have children. That’s why the baby bonus was established.

Do you think this could discourage couples from having children?

Have you received the baby bonus? What did you spend it on? A new plasma television? Or essentials for your baby?