QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator WHITEAKER (Western Australia) (14:59): My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Senator Walsh. Today, the Albanese Labor government announced that the final Building Early Education Fund agreement was signed with the Northern Territory, meaning every state and territory is now on board. The fund is investing a billion dollars to build and expand early education centres in communities where they are needed most.

What does this important national milestone mean for children and families across Australia, and how will the fund help more families access quality early education no matter where they live?