QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator STEWART (Victoria) (15:10): My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Senator Walsh. Quality early learning gives First Nations children the very best start in life. It helps them learn, develop and thrive and lays the foundations for success at school and beyond.

Can the minister update the Senate on the latest progress towards closing the gap in early childhood education and how the Albanese Labor government is working with First Nations communities to build on that progress?