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Deaf complain about lack of sign language in parliamentary webinars

Deaf Action and Tū Tangata Turi are lodging a formal complaint to the Ombudsman's Office about the lack of sign language interpreter access to livestreamed Parliament webinars, particularly during the pandemic. A spokesperson fromTū Tangata Turi says parliamentary webinars cater to all other New Zealanders except the deaf community,