Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia—Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services) (14:37): Again, I thank Senator Van for the question. As we all know, the degenerative progression of MND is rapid and it is unrelenting. They call it the thousand day disease. Therefore, more flexible assistive-technology options are absolutely essential, particularly access to loan equipment to ensure people with MND can get the AT that they need as soon as they need it. I congratulate the MND associations in Australia who are leading the way to provide assistive-technology loan libraries for their members. Senator Chisholm interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order, Senator Chisholm. Senator REYNOLDS: These schemes have been so successful that last week the NDIA released an RFI to test— Senator Chisholm interjecting— Senator REYNOLDS: Mr President— The PRESIDENT: Senator Chisholm, I called you to order already. Senator REYNOLDS: On an issue like this, a bit of respect at least—these schemes— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Please resume your seat, Senator Reynolds. I asked, at the start of question time, for people to restrain themselves. I've also reminded senators that when I use their names I expect them to remain silent for a while. Senator Reynolds. Senator REYNOLDS: Again I congratulate the Australian MND associations for leading the way in this space to provide assistive-technology loan libraries. The scheme has been so successful that the NDIA is now looking to do that for children. (Time expired)