Amanda Stoker (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—

(a) recognises that dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia are learning disabilities that are experienced by one in 10 Australians;

(b) observes that October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month;

(c) notes that undiagnosed or unassisted dyslexia is correlated with lower levels of education, lower socioeconomic status, poorer physical and mental health, reduced literacy, and higher incarceration rates;

(d) commends the work of the Dear Dyslexia Foundation in helping Australians understand this condition; and

(e) encourages the federal, state and territory governments to consider and adapt to the needs of dyslexic people when developing education, health, technology and employment policies.

Question agreed to.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Senator Hanson, are you seeking the call?

Pauline Hanson (Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Yes, I am seeking the call. It is not yet five o'clock. You've still got two motions on the paper, and I have my bill to move. There was time to move it. I'm questioning why you didn't.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Senator Hanson, if you want me to move any further business, you'll need to seek leave. The agreement is for approximately 5 pm. We will go back to business at the conclusion of the first speeches and the valedictories. Do you wish to seek leave?

Pauline Hanson (Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

No.