Disability Motor Driver Training

The Hon. B.R. HOOD (15:13): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the parliamentary secretary to the Premier and Assistant Minister for Autism regarding motor driver training for the neurodivergent community.

Leave granted.

The Hon. B.R. HOOD: Driving instructor Kevin Daminato sent a media release to all members of the Legislative Council on Tuesday, expressing his concerns about the government's proposed driver trainer reforms. By proposing to abolish the competency-based training and assessment for learner drivers, Mr Daminato is concerned that 'the South Australian government is on the verge of snubbing community members that suffer from autism, anxiety or disabilities'. My questions to the Assistant Minister for Autism are:

1. Is the minister aware of the concerns of Mr Daminato and other specialist driving instructors for the neurodivergent and disability communities?

2. Will she commit to ensuring the neurodivergent community is consulted with on the landmark proposal to reform the driver training industry?

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (15:14): I thank the honourable member for his question. I note that he has been doing work in this space in his local community. My office has been in discussions with the minister's office and I will refer his further questions to the minister in the other place.