House debates Statements by Members
National Week of Deaf People
Julie Owens Parramatta, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Australia
1:29 pm
I am pleased to acknowledge the Deaf community in Australia this National Week of Deaf People. This week is a time for all of us to recognise the Deaf community's contributions and culture. This is the first time this event will happen at the same time in Australia as around the world. So congratulations. That's my favourite—congratulations.
Kevin Hogan Page, National Party
Congratulations to the member for Parramatta.
Julie Owens Parramatta, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Australia
I am looking forward to celebrating with my Deaf community at the Deaf Festival on 20 October at the Parramatta River. I would also like to say thank you to the Deaf Society for supporting me to make this speech in Auslan. Thanks to Kate. Happy National Week of Deaf People.