I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that:

  (i) on 27 March 2018, early childhood educators all across Australia will walk off the job, demanding the Government value their work and fund fair pay,

  (ii) early childhood educators provide a vital service in the development of young minds, and

  (iii) qualified early childhood educators can earn as little as $21 per hour, which is half the average wage;

(b) recognises early childhood educators are not being paid a wage commensurate with the value of their social contribution; and

(c) commends early childhood union, United Voice, for their leadership on this campaign, and encourages all childcare educators to participate in standing strong for fair pay.