Disability discrimination
Media and commentary about our test cases and policy work to secure equal access to services and public spaces for people with disability.
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The Australian: Qantas change for assistance animals on board after being sued for disability discrimination
After our client Rachael Fullerton brought her discrimination claim, Qantas agreed to change its processes.
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Win for air travellers with assistance dogs after discrimination case against Qantas settles
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 represented Rachael Fullerton after Qantas refused to give permission for her assistance dog Strike to fly with her. Strike is trained to alleviate the effects…
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ABC News: Qantas agrees to change assistance dog processes after being sued for disability discrimination
Senior Solicitor Sheetal Balakrishnan called upon the Australian Government to introduce national rules to improve accessibility to air travel.
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ABC News: After ‘generations’ of discrimination, people with disability hope the Aviation White Paper will lead to change
JEC clients Emma Bennison and Graeme Innes shared how airlines and airports have discriminated against them.
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Freedom2Live: Aviation reforms need “genuine co-design”
Senior Solicitor Erin Turner Manners commented on to the Government’s Aviation White Paper.
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Aviation Transport Standards welcomed, but need genuine co-design to work for people with disability
With People with Disability Australia, we called for promised Aviation Disability Standards to be co-designed and independently enforced.
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ABC News: Jetstar apologises to wheelchair user who fell at Adelaide Airport while being pushed by a staff member
Disability advocate Akii Ngo has urged the aviation industry to lift accessibility standards after Jetstar apologised for an accident where they fell from a wheelchair.
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Wheelchair user calls for accessibility standards after Jetstar apology for ‘unfortunate accident’
Wheelchair user and disability advocate, Akii Ngo says accessibility standards for air travel must be drastically improved following an accident in May 2022.
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Public statement: Jetstar and Akii Ngo
A statement from Jetstar about an accident at Adelaide Airport involving our client Akii Ngo.
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2SER: Improving the future of flying for people with disability
The Australian Government has a once in a generation chance to shape the future of flying for the better through its Aviation White Paper. The White Paper, due to be released later this year, will set long-term policies for air travel in Australia, covering safety, sustainability and competition. But social justice advocates say the Government needs to…