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Caring for Carers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (31 Mar 2021): Denise Mitchell: .... I am sure many of the 500,000 carers in this State are watching this debate, hoping that they finally get the recognition they deserve. They are sick and tired of meaningless words, along with pats on the back. They are doing the work of the State and are in dire need of a break. As some Members have already said, they have been largely ignored but their value to this State is...

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