Sussan Ley (Farrer, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Education) Share this | Hansard source

Can I thank the member for Murray for her question. She was a previous spokesperson in this policy area. I also commend her for her work in the area of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and her advocacy, which is terrific.

The Productivity Commission inquiry reported just after parliament rose a few weeks ago, and I would like to update the House. There were 1,300 submissions made and a great body of work is heading toward that final report in October and we will have an opportunity to bring new policy proposals before the parliament early next year. I would like to remind those listening that they have until 5 September to make a submission to the PC inquiry and further have their say. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset child care policy for the next generation.

The Labor Party did not appreciate the fact that we were having this review, did not support the review when we announced it as our election policy, but once the draft report came down—

Ms Kate Ellis interjecting—

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