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The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:04): I have a supplementary question. Does the minister also intend to ensure that in future captioning might be provided so that people who may have hearing issues but do not use Auslan can also access information?

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (15:04): I don't profess at this stage to be fully briefed on captioning technology. My understanding of captioning is that it is a service that is provided by TV channels, and if TVs have the appropriate equipment or technology, that automatically facilitates captioning. As I said, I have not been briefed specifically on captioning services. If the Hon. Ms Vincent has specific inquiries in regard to captioning services, I am happy to make those inquiries. I understand the need to service those members of the community who are hearing impaired when there are significant events, hence the reference to the use of Auslan interpreters in the event of a declared emergency.