Home Politics The Australian government is criticized for introducing a “recognition of autistic people” in an official document: “Where does this woke virtue signaling end?”

The Australian government is criticized for introducing a “recognition of autistic people” in an official document: “Where does this woke virtue signaling end?”

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Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth (pictured) launched the first

The Australian government has been criticized for including an “Autistic People Recognition” immediately after a “Country Recognition” in an official document.

Federal Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth on Tuesday launched Australia’s first “National Autism Strategy”, which aims to improve the lives of people with autism.

The seven-year plan, for which the government has pledged more than $42 million in funding, seeks to create a “safe and inclusive society where all autistic people are supported and empowered to thrive in all aspects of life.” .

But attentive readers of the 76-page document were left scratching their heads upon seeing an unusual “recognition” inserted immediately after the now familiar “Recognition of the country.”

“Recognition of autistic people and their families and carers and the autistic community,” it says with the same source, followed by two sentences that pay tribute to Australia’s autistic community.

Cumberland City Councilman and former Mayor Steve Christou criticized the recognition as “exaggerated virtue signaling.”

‘Where does this woke virtue signaling end? “I think it’s quite rude and insulting to autistic people,” Cr Christou told Daily Mail Australia.

‘These reports are taxpayer-funded and this simply has to stop. We need to return to common sense.”

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth (pictured) on Tuesday launched Australia’s first ‘National Autism Strategy’, which aims to improve the lives of people with autism.

Eagle-eyed readers of the 76-page document were left scratching their heads as they saw a

Eagle-eyed readers of the 76-page document were left scratching their heads at the sight of an unfamiliar “recognition” inserted immediately after the usual “Recognition of the country” (pictured).

John Delmenico, an autistic comedian and writer, said the “recognition” was “inappropriate and unnecessary.”

“It’s very inappropriate in my opinion (in my opinion) to make it a continuation of a Country Acknowledgment and format it exactly the same way,” he wrote on social media.

Another social media user criticized the new measure, writing: “Just no.”

“There is not a planet where this is a good idea and recognition of a country is the absolute minimum we owe without it being treated like this,” they added.

However, conservative commentator Prue MacSween took a more nuanced view.

“I think we are now overrecognising the country and it makes many of us (including myself) angry to be welcomed in our own country,” he said.

‘This is directed at the indigenous industry and I find it offensive and symbolic. What I’m interested in is focusing on doing something meaningful to close the gap.

“But since this strategy that you’re basing the story on is centered around autism, I don’t think it’s a case of virtue signaling, but simply a recognition that people with autism are being valued and a consideration and identification important”.

Others mocked the recognition.

A Recognition to the Country is not the same as a Welcome to the Country. The latter can only be delivered by the traditional owners or custodians of the land on which the event takes place, while an acknowledgment can be made by anyone (pictured: Welcome to the country).

A Recognition to the Country is not the same as a Welcome to the Country. The latter can only be delivered by the traditional owners or custodians of the land on which the event takes place, while an acknowledgment can be made by anyone (pictured: Welcome to the country).

“It’s inappropriate not to acknowledge the autistic terrain we’re in,” joked comedian Rose Callaghan.

Another said: “I hope Autism recognition is read before every government event or speech.”

A Recognition to the Country is not the same as a Welcome to the Country.

The latter can only be delivered by the Traditional Owners or Custodians of the land on which the event takes place, while an acknowledgment can be made by anyone.

Many officers and employees of large corporations have acknowledgments in their email signatures.

Supporters say it is a way to show respect to the traditional custodians of the land they live and work on.

However, critics argue that it is symbolic and does nothing to improve the lives of indigenous people.

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“These reports are taxpayer funded and this has to stop,” Cumberland councilor Steve Christou told Daily Mail Australia.

The National Autism Strategy strategy outlines 22 commitments and the plan allocates $42.3 million to a range of measures, including almost $3 million to identify the prevalence of autism in Australia.

It seeks to improve a variety of areas related to autistic people, including social and economic inclusion, diagnosis and services, and health.

A further $20 million over four years will go towards a peer support program to provide lived experience advice to autistic people, as part of an initial two-year action plan to implement practical measures.

Employers also have a role to play and should create inclusive workplaces that understand the diversity and needs of autistic workers, the strategy says.

Managers should be supported in recruiting and retaining autistic employees based on plan commitments to improve economic inclusion.

Sebastian Langdon-Macmillan, a young autistic man who helped develop the strategy, said he was very optimistic that the scheme would help a generation of young people into education and the world of work.

“Too often there are negative stereotypes that really hurt autistic people,” she said.

“What this means to me is a future where our society can truly accept autistic people and see them as an asset.”

Langdon-Macmillan said she had already seen a positive change in the way government departments work and include autistic people.

Daily Mail Australia has approached the Department of Social Services for comment.

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