From: Neralee Houston Sent: Monday, 7 December 2009 10:17 PM To: disabdis Subject: cinema exemption To whom it may concern I am writing to express my concern at the recent application by the 4 main movie exhibitors in Australia to be exempt from the Disability Discrimination Act for 2.5 years. I believe this is a gross injustice discriminating against hearing and vision impaired members of the public who will remain limited in their access to mainstream movies. The submission contravenes the Government’s National Arts and Disability Strategy and is unacceptable in a democratic society espousing equal rights and opportunities. Sincerely Neralee Houston