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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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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ABC News: Man in a wheelchair asked to leave dancefloor at Sydney pub 3 Wise Monkeys
Senior Solicitor Mitchell Skipsey said blanket exclusions are preventing some people who use wheelchairs from accessing public areas.
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2SER: Qantas Changes Policy for Assistance Dogs on Flights
Senior Solicitor Sheetal Balakrishnan explained why this change will make a difference for people who rely on assistance dogs to fly.
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Nine News: Qantas to improve assistance dog processes after discrimination case
Our client Rachael Fullerton said the changes will make travelling safely and independently easier for people who rely on assistance dogs.
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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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2SER: Access to air travel for everyone
Senior Solicitor Erin Turner Manners discussed the Government’s Aviation White Paper and what it could mean for travellers with disability.
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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.