Disability rights
Media and commentary related to our work to make society more accessible, supportive and fair for people with disability.
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ABC: The most contentious parts of the NDIS bill being scrutinised today
The ABC analyses proposed changes to NDIS laws that will affect the precedent we set representing Lee Eastham in the Federal Court.
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abilityNEWS: The debate behind the farce
Disability community news shared our explainer on proposed changes to NDIS laws, to support people to make submissions to the Parliamentary consultation.
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Yahoo/AAP: ‘Not loved out there’: senator blasts airline bosses
We used our appearance at the inquiry into the Government’s Aviation Consumer Protection Bill package to push for improved accessibility of services.
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SMH: Labor’s plan to fast-track NDIS overhaul hits hurdles
We gave expert analysis of the Australian Government’s planned changes to NDIS and warned of the risks of rushing the changes through.
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2SER: Australia’s emergency evacuation response is failing people with disability
We explained why we’ve filed a disability discrimination case for Sean Senbel-Lynch, who was left stranded in Vanuatu after a massive earthquake.
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Federal discrimination claim says Government’s overseas emergency response is failing Australians with disability
The JEC has filed a disability discrimination claim on behalf of Sean Senbel-Lynch after the Australian Government refused to let him on an evacuation flight.
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ABC: Teen with disability sues Australian government over treatment during Vanuatu quake
A teenager with multiple disabilities stranded for days in Vanuatu’s capital city after a deadly 2024 earthquake is taking the Australian government to the federal court for disability discrimination. … JEC senior solicitor Nicola Colagiuri said Sean was unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of his disability. “Sean was treated less favourably than people without…
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2SER: New Aviation Laws Enhance Consumer Rights
We welcomed improved protections for air-travellers and called for stronger measures to improve accessibility.
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2SER: A Game Changing Win for NDIS Participant
Senior Solicitor Mitchell Skipsey spoke about what Lee Eastham’s win in the Federal Court could mean for people with disability.
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Yahoo News: NDIS ordered to pay up in ‘significant’ court battle
We won a groundbreaking case that will force the NDIA to change it approach to funding supports for people with multiple disabilities.