Disability rights

Because people with disability should be able to thrive.
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Disability rights priorities

We work with people with disability, disability rights organisations and advocates to challenge discrimination and make our society more accessible, supportive and fair for people with disability. Our work to defend and improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) increases transparency and accountability and leads to fairer decisions and policies.

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A fairer NDIS

Improving transparency and accountability

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Disability discrimination

Making society more equal and accessible

News and resources

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Senior Solicitor Sheetal Balakrishnan explained why this change will make a difference for people who rely on assistance dogs to fly.
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Our client Rachael Fullerton said the changes will make travelling safely and independently easier for people who rely on assistance dogs.
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After our client Rachael Fullerton brought her discrimination claim, Qantas agreed to change its processes.
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A Sydney woman with disability has won better access for assistance dogs on Qantas flights following a Federal Court discrimination claim.  The Justice and Equity Centre and Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
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Senior Solicitor Sheetal Balakrishnan called upon the Australian Government to introduce national rules to improve accessibility to air travel.
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Following the release of the Aviation White Paper, the Federal Government is establishing an Aviation Industry Ombuds Scheme to resolve consumer complaints.  Due to the barriers they face when travelling by air, consumer

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