In recent times, Speech Pathology Australia has prepared brief ‘Issue Statements’ for use in lobby activities.  Three ‘Issue Statements’ were prepared for the 2007 Federal Election Lobby Campaign and have since been adapted for ongoing use.  A fourth Issue Statement was prepared in 2009 to accompany lobby activity in relation to Early Childhood government reforms.  Issue Statements will continue to be developed as needs arise and to support Association and Member lobby activities.

 Issue Statement 1 Mandated speech pathology services for all children with speech and/or language disorders  

 Issue Statement 2  Improved access to speech pathology services in rural and remote Australia 

 Issue Statement 3  Medicare Allied Health initiative consultation limits and rebate level to be extended for Speech Pathology

 Issue Statement 4  Speech Pathologists’ role in Early Childhood Development and Education