Currently, it's obviously an unfair system; everyone knows that, and it needs to be fixed. If you're doing the same work, with the same qualifications, it makes sense you receive the same pay. But business owners also need the flexibility to pay some staff more and some staff less if they want to; it's their business. Not all employees are the same and, contrary to popular thinking, some work harder than others and actually deserve more pay. ACT supported the bill in its first reading because we know the great job that the early childhood centre teachers do. We all have examples of how good teachers can make a huge difference in a child's life and, ultimately, their future, often doing the job of a busy working parent whose life makes it impossible for them to be there.