Legislative Council Fifty-Second Parliament, First Session (52-1) 52 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions Answers to Questions Hearing Loops HEARING LOOPS The Hon. K.L. VINCENT Legislative Council HEARING LOOPS In reply to the Hon. K.L. VINCENT (13 May 2010). The Hon. G.E. GAGO Legislative Council Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises HEARING LOOPS The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises): The Minister for Disability has provided the following information: 1.	I am advised that 83 state government buildings contain hearing loops. 2.	I am advised that of the 83 units, none have been identified as being in need of repair. 3.	A twelve month warranty period applies to newly installed hearing loops. Due to the maintenance free nature of the equipment, the 'hi Deafness Friendly co-ordinator has advised of only three breakdowns for 600 installations in the last six years. Scheduled maintenance is not recommended, unless there is a change to the electromagnetic field in which they operate. 4.	Of the 83 units identified, all are in working order. 5.	State Government departments develop separate plans for the installation of equipment to ensure buildings and services are accessible and inclusive. This may include hearing loops. Whilst 83 units are already in use, further hearing loops in State Government buildings will be installed if identified during the ongoing implementation of each department's Disability Action Plan.