MLC candidate wants to see more support for children with additional needs

Civil servant says education would be one of her priorities if elected

A civil servant seeking election to the Legislative Council says the lack of support options for schoolchildren with additional needs is a 'travesty'.

Claire Newall believes the current system means some students don't receive the help they need with literacy and numeracy.

She's one of 15 candidates standing in today's (4 March) election.

If elected she says education will be one of her priorities:

The 15 candidates standing are:

1. Bill Henderson

2. Rob Mercer

3. Kerry Sharpe

4. Julia Bell

5. Claire Louise Newall

6. Kirstie Morphet

7. Gary Raymond Clueit

8. Peter Hemingway Reid

9. Ronald Paul Berry

10. Mark Jason Cleator

11. Martyn John Perkins

12. Andrew Stuart Jones

13. Barry Duncan

14. Matthew Gough

15. Barry William Carbis

The election takes place in today's sitting of the House of Keys.