Children's Week

The Hon. AILEEN MacDONALD (10:09:24):

I move:

(1)That this House notes that Children's Week 2023 ran from 21 October to 29 October.

(2)That this House notes that:

(a)this year's theme was "Children have the right to relax, play and take part in activities they enjoy"; and

(b)research shows that access to play and relaxation are important parts of healthy human development.

(3)That this House further notes that:

(a)the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People hosted a wonderful event on 25 October, which launched the new office mural painted by the students of Redfern Jarjum College;

(b)the unveiling was officiated by Her Excellency the Hon. Margaret Beazley, AC, KC, Governor of New South Wales; and

(c)Jenny Leong, MP, also attended the event.

(4)That this House calls on the Government to put forward policy that affords all children in New South Wales the right to play and do the things they love.

Motion agreed to.

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