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No Official Recognition of Sign Languages

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     There is currently no Australian law or policy that recognises Auslan as an official language or ensures that services are provided in Auslan.⁴⁰⁵
     
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     There is no official recognition of the communication requirements of people who are DeafBlind, including requirements for the provision of DeafBlind interpreters. There are no accredited courses specific to DeafBlind interpreting, and so there is significant variation and proficiency in the interpreting available to people who are DeafBlind.⁴⁰⁶