Chris Hayes (Werriwa, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

to move:

That this House:

(1)

recognises and acknowledges the significant contribution that officers across all Australian policing jurisdictions make to our local communities as we approach National Police Remembrance Day on 29 September 2010;

(2)

remembers and unites to commemorate the ultimate sacrifices made by all police officers who have been killed in the course of their duties;

(3)

honours the courage, commitment and memory of the many fine men and women who lost their lives during the execution of their official duty made in serving our community;

(4)

pays tribute to the families and friends of those fallen police officers for the support they unreservedly provided during the career of their respective loved ones;

(5)

encourages all Australians, as a sign of respect to those who have fallen, to attend a ceremony, or wear or display the traditional blue and white chequerboard ribbon, officially recognised as the symbol of Remembrance Day; and

(6)

supports and thanks all serving police of Australia for their invaluable dedication and commitment to make a difference, defend our way of life and safeguard the peace.

to move:

That this House:

(1)

affirms its recognition that a combination of special education, speech therapy, occupational therapy and behavioural interventions has proved to be successful in helping people with an autism disorder;

(2)

recognises that early diagnosis and intervention are also essential to ensure families and carers have access to appropriate services and professional support;

(3)

supports the Government’s policy to establish specialised child care and early intervention services for children with autism;

(4)

acknowledges that with early intervention and appropriate support, children with autism have a much greater chance of fulfilling their potential and participating more fully in the community; and

(5)

congratulates the Government on the decision to establish a groundbreaking Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre in Liverpool.

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