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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2SER: Denied a ride – Guide Dogs and Uber
JEC Senior Solicitor, Erin Turner Manners, discusses our client Paula Hobley and her case in the Federal Court against Uber.
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LSJ: Victorian woman takes Uber to Federal Court for discrimination
JEC client, Paula Hobley, is taking the ride-sharing company Uber to the Federal Court after being refused a ride on 32 occasions.
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The Daily Aus: Victorian woman sues Uber for refusing to pick up her guide dog
We took action against Uber for our client who suffered over 30 instances of disability discrimination
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SBS News in easy English: Paula Hobley is suing Uber
Our client Paula Hobley is suing Uber after being repeatedly refused rides because of her Guide Dog.
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ABC News: Woman takes Uber to Federal Court over repeated guide dog refusals
JEC CEO Jonathon Hunyor explained why we are representing Paula Hobley to sue Uber for disability discrimination.
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After 32 refusals, Guide Dog user Paula is taking on Uber for discrimination
We are representing Paula Hobley in a disability discrimination claim after Uber drivers cancelled on her more than 30 times when she was travelling with her Guide Dog.
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Jetstar to improve passenger services after blind passenger left stranded in airport lounge
We represented Emma Bennison in a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission, which has brought a commitment from Jetstar to improve accessibility.
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TravelTalk: Jetstar to improve passenger services after blind passenger left stranded in airport lounge
After being stranded at Melbourne Airport, JEC client Emma Benison won new protocols for blind passengers travelling by Jetstar.
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ABC Radio: Tasmanian blind woman felt ‘abandoned’ in Melbourne Airport by staff, calling for better disability support
Our client, Emma Bennison, describes the discrimination she faced as a result of her blindness while travelling.