Senate debates

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Questions without Notice

International Development Assistance

2:38 pm

Photo of Bob CarrBob Carr (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

It would mean 350,000 fewer vaccinations. It would mean 35,000 mothers without a birth attendant, increasing the chances of maternal and infant mortality. It would mean close to 300,000 fewer people with clean water and sanitation. It would mean 140,000 girls and boys without schooling, 6,650 teachers would not receive training—that is, in countries like Meama or Papua New Guinea—and 3,500 people without adequate access to disability services.

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