Senator MUIR (Victoria) (12:28): I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is an autoimmune (not lifestyle) condition which affects over 120 000 Australians, (ii) people diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes require insulin to manage their diabetes for life, (iii) Type 1 Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children in Australia, and (iv) Type 1 Diabetes creates a significant financial and emotional burden for its patients, families and the community; and (b) acknowledges the importance of access to optical medical management for people with Type 1 Diabetes regardless of geographic location or social status. Question agreed to.