Bayswater electorate
Mr TAYLOR (Bayswater) (14:46): (5348) My constituency question is for the Minister for Education. I rise to ask the minister what benefits my constituents of Bayswater will see locally from the recently announced $1.6 billion classroom disability inclusion package. While I am absolutely proud of the work our educators, parents and caregivers put into remote and flexible learning this year, it has no doubt highlighted the difficulties and challenges that some students face, both in the classroom and when learning from home. I heard from parents and caregivers of students with disabilities who relayed to me firsthand the need to do more as we move back to the classrooms and onsite learning. As our state moves towards a strong recovery, it is vital that this recovery is inclusive for all as well. So I was absolutely stoked that the big state budget that was handed down delivers on this too, with extra support in the classroom going to 55 000 students statewide. I am proud this will be targeted support delivered to every single government school for students who in the past may have been overlooked, such as students with autism, dyslexia and complex behaviours. Not only that, it will create over 1700 jobs. I am very proud of the minister’s work. This government has supported students with disability. Thank you, Minister, for— (Time expired)