Steph Hodgins-May (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Minister, the New South Wales and ACT branch of the Independent Education Union of Australia says the ECEC workforce is in crisis and overwhelmed by low pay, burnout and staff shortages. We know the Fair Work Commission's expert panel has already issued a provisional decision recommending pay rises of up to 28.4 per cent. Given the current educator retention payment ends in November 2026, will you commit to funding the Fair Work Commission's decision, including full wage parity to retain experienced staff, stem the exodus of educators and safeguard children's care? (Time expired.)