The Hon. AILEEN MacDONALD (10:06): I seek leave to amend private members' business item No. 895 by:

(1)Omitting paragraph (c) and inserting instead:

(c)the majority of pregnancies in Australia that are screened as having a high probability of Down syndrome are terminated;

(2)Omitting paragraph (d) and inserting instead:

(d)parents should be empowered with resources and knowledge that a person with Down syndrome can lead a very good life; and.

Leave granted.

The Hon. AILEEN MacDONALD: Accordingly, I move:

(1)That this House acknowledges 21 March 2024 as World Down Syndrome Day.

(2)That this House notes that World Down Syndrome Day has been observed by the United Nations since 2012.

(3)That this House further notes that:

(a)the average life expectancy in Australia for a person with Down syndrome is 60 years;

(b)medical advances mean people with Down syndrome are leading longer, more meaningful and fulfilled lives;

(c)the majority of pregnancies in Australia that are screened as having a high probability of Down syndrome are terminated;

(d)parents should be empowered with resources and knowledge that a person with Down syndrome can lead a very good life; and

(e)the day is marked by a "Lots of Socks" campaign by wearing vibrant and colourful socks to mirror diversity in the community.

Motion agreed to.