David Leyonhjelm (NSW, Liberal Democratic Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield. Can the minister confirm that the Commonwealth is a party to the National Partnership Agreement on the National Quality Agenda for Early Childhood Education and Care? Can the minister confirm that the government provides funding to the states and territories under this agreement, including a significant contribution to the funding of preschool? Can the minister confirm that, regardless of your intentions, it is within the government's power to withdraw from the agreement and to discontinue the funding?