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Deaf Australia welcomes Australia's ratification of UN Disabilities Convention

Joint Media Release - 18 July 2008

Deaf Australia is delighted with today’s announcement that the Australian Government has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.

"We are thrilled with our Government's commitment to the Convention and we congratulate them on taking positive action in furthering the rights of Deaf Australians," Deaf Australia President Kyle Miers said.

Ratification means that Australia is the 30^th country to ratify the Convention, and one of the first Western countries to do so. It also means that Australia will be entitled to participate in the election of the Committee on the Rights of People with Disabilities. This Committee will oversee the implementation of the Convention.

About Deaf Australia
Deaf Australia, established in 1986, is the national peak body managed by Deaf people that represents, promotes, preserves, and informs the development of, the Australian Deaf community, its language and cultural heritage. It provides an information and advocacy service for Deaf people who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language).

Deaf Australia is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

Contact
Karen Lloyd
Executive Officer
Email: karen.Lloyd@deafau.org.au
Ph: 07 3357 8266

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