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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The Guardian: Calls for change after Qantas refuses to fly British woman with mobility scooter due to its battery
People who use mobility aids often face unfair barriers when flying. Senior Solicitor Erin Turner Manners said airlines need to do better.
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2SER: The Continued Need for Aviation Disability Standards
We’re acting in a discrimination complaint against Qantas. Senior Solicitor Sheetal Balakrishnan explains why this case shows we need aviation disability standards.
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ABC News TV: People with disability facing inaccessible air travel as reforms drag on
Senior Solicitor Sheetal Balakrishnan spoke about the need for an independent regulator to ensure airline accountability.
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ABC News: People with disability still dealing with inaccessible air travel as aviation reforms drag on
We’re representing Chelsea Hopkins Allan in a discrimination complaint against Qantas that shows the need for disability aviation standards.
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Qantas debacle leaves woman with disability stranded at Perth airport hours from home
We’re representing a woman with disability after a series of errors by Qantas meant she missed flights and put her health at risk.
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SMH: Paula says she had Uber rides cancelled 32 times because she has guide dog. The company is blaming the drivers
We’re representing Paula against Uber in Federal Court, alleging disability discrimination.
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ABC Radio National: Tasmanian supermarket sued for banning entry to ‘therapy alpaca’
Senior Solicitor Mitchell Skipsey spoke on the Law Report about why we need clear, consistent and national assistance animal regulation.
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2SER: The Protection of Assistance Animals
Senior Solicitor Sheetal Balakrishnan joined 2SER Breakfast to explain why we need a National Assistance Animal Framework.
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NT News: ‘How can they trust you?’: Qantas, Virgin execs front Senate for cancelled flights compo hearing
Senior Solicitors Erin Turner Manners and Sheetal Balakrishnan spoke about how airlines were failing people with disability at a parliamentary hearing into aviation consumer protections.
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Lawyers Weekly: Woman sues Uber for discrimination following repeated guide dog refusals
Our client Paula Hobley took Uber to the Federal Court for refusing to provide her service over 30 times because of her Guide Dog.