Senator Fielding tackles issue of students with disabilities
During the Senate Estimates hearings in February, Senator Fielding raised the issue of inadequate funding and resourcing for students with disabilities. Read the relevant extract from Hansard here:
Hansard_11Feb2010_Senator Fielding_Senate Estimates_Students with Disabilities
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