Legislative Council - Fifty-Third Parliament, First Session (53-1)
2014-11-20 Daily Xml

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Mobile Enterprise Growth Alliance

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (14:51): I have a supplementary question. I would be interested to know whether MEGA is doing any work promoting the need for and greater use of accessibility: promoting accessibility in mobile apps, accessibility for people with disabilities?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, Minister for Science and Information Economy, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Business Services and Consumers) (14:51): That is a great idea and, if someone has not thought of it already, I think that should be patented. I cannot cite any specific examples but I know that many of the ideas and concepts that are put forward are about using digital technology that improves access for many people—except of course the digitally illiterate. It is a great concept and, as I said, it should be pushed.