Senator CAROL BROWN (Tasmania) (15:54): I, and also on behalf of Senator Siewert, move: That the Senate notes that— (a) 21 March 2017 will mark the 12th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day; (b) World Down Syndrome Day recognises the rights of people with Down Syndrome; (c) over 13,000 Australians live with Down Syndrome; (d) it is the responsibility of local, state and territory, and national governments to advocate for people with Down Syndrome; (e) we have a responsibility to ensure that people with Down Syndrome participate fully and equally in their communities and all aspects of Australian society; and (f) we have an obligation to empower people with Down Syndrome, by giving them a voice in policy development and public life. Question agreed to.