‘Very disappointing’: David Pocock wanted an Auslan interpreter by his side in parliament. Here’s why it was denied Recommended for you
Independent senator David Pocock wanted to have an Auslan interpreter by his side when he delivered his inaugural speech in the Senate, but logistical barriers, which saw his request denied, have reignited concerns among deaf Australians about the lack of to ensure that political discourse is accessible to them. Pocock’s attempt to seek permission to …