Concetta Fierravanti-Wells (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Hansard source

The stability of our region depends on strong economic growth and poverty reduction. By supporting people with a disability to enjoy fruitful and productive lives, we are assisting them to make an economic contribution to their country. And by making an economic contribution to their country they are assisting the economic stability of that country and in turn contributing to the economic stability of our region. For Australia, the economic stability of our region is paramount. Therefore, the work that we do in the overseas development area and assisting people with disabilities to empower them to assist them in having a strong voice in the international development space is ultimately contributing to the stability and security of our region.