Guy Barnett (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Chairman of the Scrutiny of Government Waste Committee) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—

(a)

notes that:

(i)

motor neurone disease (MND) Global Day on 21 June 2010 represents an important opportunity to acknowledge those around the world affected by MND,

(ii)

in Australia alone, more than 1 400 people have MND and the disease takes the life of more than 10 Australians every week,

(iii)

there is no known cause in 90 per cent of cases, no cure and no effective treatment for MND, and

(iv)

the most pressing need for those affected by MND and their families includes easy and timely access to appropriate care and support, including access to aids, equipment and assistance with basic daily living such as mobility, communication, feeding and breathing to maintain independence and quality of life; and

(b)

calls on the Government to continue its funding for MND research and improving health and disability services for all those affected.

Question agreed to.