Karen Grogan (SA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Senator Walsh. Parents know that the early childhood education and care workforce is the backbone of the sector. Today's parliamentary event celebrating Early Learning Matters Week reminds us all just how vital that workforce is not only for children's development and their wellbeing but also for families being able to work and being able to contribute to the economy more broadly. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to back our early childhood education and care workforce and ensure that their essential work is properly recognised?