Wednesday, 3 June 2026
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North-Eastern Metropolitan Region
Nick McGOWAN (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:52): (2354) It is a privilege to advance my constituency question today for the Minister for Disability Lizzie Blandthorn. Normally the minister would be in the chamber, but unfortunately she is not here today. I will make sure she gets a copy of this. This is a copy of an email from one of my local constituents – Jackie, we will say, but we will actually alter her name for the public record. Nonetheless, Jackie sent an email to the minister on 21 May. It is an excellent email. Jackie is the mum of a beautiful young boy who is now growing up to be a man. He was at primary school, and he has an ability constraint – he uses a wheelchair to get around. She has, as a mother, written to the minister and asked that we take a look at the accessible parking permit scheme and look at states like Queensland, where they allow more than one accessible car parking permit. This is critical for families and could absolutely revolutionise the lives of thousands of children and families with those children and adults with disabilities.