I understand that some on the other side of the Whare feel prioritising paid time off work for workers to support their children, teachers, and schools, and ensuring good educational outcomes, is a price too high to pay. But may I add: the proposed cap to four hours per year on minimum wage would amount to $80 before tax. Even if either parents and caregivers both worked for the same employer, you're talking about $160 before tax maximum per year proposed, and that's if they use the whole four hours. I do not think that is a high price to pay to ensure we support whānau, tamariki, and great educational outcomes that will benefit society as a whole. But, again, the cost of not doing this is far too high in terms of not just educational outcomes but whānau, tamariki, and kaiako—teachers'—wellbeing, adding further to the poverty and inequality we see in Aotearoa. 