Mr CONNELLY (Stirling) (16:03): Prior to taking up this wonderful opportunity to be a member of parliament, I, like many of us, was a keen student of politics. I've observed for many years now those opposite unfairly and maliciously attempting to paint the coalition as, in some way, being uncommitted to the extremely important area of education. This is evident in today's spurious accusation articulated by the member for Sydney in her matter of public importance. So today I'm delighted to have been given this opportunity to do my bit, to speak about my personal passion for education and the passion of the Morrison government for continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes in education for all Australians. Let me start by sharing what was my first action when I was elected as a new MP earlier this year. The very first action that I undertook as an MP earlier this year was to attend the wonderful St Andrew's Grammar primary school, in the suburb of Dianella, within my electorate of Stirling. There I attended the commemoration assembly regarding the Battle of Crete, in which Australian soldiers also fought. Apart from the wonderful dancing display that the children put on, it also gave me an opportunity to see firsthand the wonderful progress that that school has made. I've since met twice with the school principal, Craig Monaghan, and leader of the Hellenic community, which is associated with the school, Savvas Papasavvas, to hear from them directly on the future vision of the school. That future vision is best able to be delivered under the sponsorship of this Morrison government. Why? Because it is this government which is investing more than ever in the education of Australians of all ages. It is this government which is providing education funding increases for school children of $7 billion over just the next five years. This is evidence that the government is putting a funding commitment against the priority that we have to continue improving education outcomes, and that is why the children at St Andrew's have the best chance of their vision being realised under the Morrison government. Another school that I visited recently in my electorate of Stirling is the Westborough primary school. Here, the principal, John Worth, showed me some of the wonderful projects that have been delivered at the school already. This includes a series of planter pots where the kids can get their hands dirty, muck in, plant fruit and vegetables and then watch them grow. That's associated with a storage shed which allows for the storage of the tools and equipment that the kids need to get stuck in and see that wonderful education in growing fruit and veg for themselves. The principal also showed me the future vision for his school, and that included a shaded eating area for the kids, who currently have to cram in on a very narrow balcony, avoiding the teachers who try and cut a path through them at the busy school lunch hour. It also includes upgrades to the flag pole, where they proudly display the Australian and Western Australian flags. In future, they will be able to display the Aboriginal flag as well. They use that flag station for school assemblies and commemorative days, including Anzac Day. They're very proud, but they want to enhance those facilities in line with local community expectations. Again, it is under the Morrison government that this school has the best chance of realising that vision. I'm working closely with that school and many others to help achieve their vision for the future of their children. Let's consider some of the other facts in education. Let's consider very early education at child care. In child care, we're moving, in terms of investment, from funding of $8 billion in 2018-19 to $9.9 billion in 2021-22. That's an increase over a period of four years of $1.9 billion. In terms of child care, around 75 per cent will pay no more than $50 per day in day-care centres. The new childcare package represents the most significant reforms to early education in 40 years. I could go on. I'll leave that for some of my colleagues. Suffice to say that this government and I personally are committed to education and continuing on the best outcomes for all Australians.