ACT Independent senator David Pocock delivers maiden speech in Senate, welcomes deaf community in Auslan - ABC News
8/2/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Elise Pianegonda
by Elise Pianegonda
In preparing to make his first speech, David Pocock asked if he could have an Auslan interpreter alongside him on the floor of the Senate. But he said both major parties denied his request — a decision he labelled "disappointing".
ACT Independent senator David Pocock has delivered his maiden speech to federal parliament, during which he welcomed the deaf community using Auslan. Key points:
- David Pocock had asked if h… [+4297 chars] full article...