Laura, a resident taxpayer, is employed by Moore Clothing as a retail assistant. During the 2023 income year, Laura incurred the following expenses in connection with fulfilling her duties as an employee: Child care costs for her son Micah (she would be unable to work for Moore if she did not have child care) $ 8,000 Purchases of Moore uniform (jacket and skirt with registered corporate colouring and logo) required under the Moore dress code $ 600 Dinner costs every Friday when Laura was rostered to work the evening shift during late night shopping $ 800.

From the above information, calculate the total deduction available to Laura under s.8-1 in respect of the 2023 income year.