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 News: Woman with disability twice denied permission to fly with assistance dog by Air New Zealand
We assisted Lisa Robinson in a complaint against Air New Zealand. In a win for passengers with assistance animals, the airline has changed its policy.
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Air New Zealand policy change a win for travellers with assistance dogs
We assisted Lisa Robinson with a complaint after Air New Zealand prevented her from flying with her assistance animal in the cabin.
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Channel 10 News: Disability Advocates Speak Out After Virgin Australia Airport Ordeals
Senior Solicitor Erin Turner Manners spoke about the systemic barriers that prevent equal access to air travel 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.