Graeme,

It is good news about the exemption application.

The Deafness Council Western Australia has the following response which can be posted on the HREOC web site.

The Deafness Council Western Australia was involved in negotiations with the applicants when the applicants were developing the exemption application. The Council has resolved to fully support the exemption application and considers that the proposal from the applicants will result in an acceptable overall rate of progress in captioning of free to air television. The Council is particularly appreciative of the priority given to captioning of pre-school, children's and educational programs.

John Byrne
Captioning Representative
Deafness Council Western Australia