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15 May, 2012

Budget 2012: $144m more for disability support

Budget 2012 will make available $143.7 million over the next four years to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

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9 March, 2012

Minister for Disability Issues Commends Decision to support Mojo Mathers

The Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for Disability Issues, congratulates the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Lockwood Smith, for making funds permanently available for electronic note-takers to support Deaf MP Mojo Mathers to fulfil her role and responsibilities as a Member of Parliament.

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2 February, 2012

Minister applauds Sky TV’s visionary step

Minister for Disability Issues, Hon. Tariana Turia is absolutely thrilled by news that Sky Television will be introducing closed captioning on thirteen of its channels.

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