I was hoping for a "yes." Look, I take the Minister's points, but what I would like to hear him say is that he is actually prepared to take that proposal to FMB. During COVID-19, there has been a global recognition of how childcare workers provide an essential service. Early in this sitting, the Premier reiterated her support for universal childcare. I agree with it, too. We also have an early childhood development framework and an action plan in place that will start to help us get there. Can the Minister commit that he'll get his senior staff to discuss with early childcare providers, and they are ready and eager to enter discussions about looking at making some of these changes during COVID-19 more permanent, to increase the availability and affordability of childcare?
Kevin O'Reilly on Question 327-19(2): Support for Child Care and Early Childhood Education
In the Legislative Assembly on June 11th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 327-19(2): Support for Child Care and Early Childhood Education
Oral Questions
June 11th, 2020
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