Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I am also the only descendent of Welsh people who cannot sing a note. But, in general terms, investment in the early years is the best investment we can make in children. Support, education and care in the early years not only is a huge determinant of a child's future capacity but maximises their potential, and music is a very important part of that. If you go to any good quality early learning centres you will see them using music as a central part of the learning experience for young children, and the value of music in early learning is well appreciated. I will see what other information I can get for Senator Brown in terms of the specifics of his question. (Time expired)