Disability rights

Because people with disability should be able to thrive.
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Disability rights priorities

We work with people with disability, disability rights organisations and advocates to challenge discrimination and make our society more accessible, supportive and fair. Our work to defend and improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) increases transparency and accountability, and leads to fairer decisions and policies.

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A fairer NDIS

Improving transparency and accountability

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Disability discrimination

Making society more equal and accessible

News and resources

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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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Emma Bennison is a regular and valued Jetstar customer. Emma is blind, so booked Jetstar specific assistance so a Jetstar staff member could assist her at Melbourne Airport on 20
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Senior Solicitor Mitchell Skipsey said blanket exclusions are preventing some people who use wheelchairs from accessing public areas.
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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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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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After our client Rachael Fullerton brought her discrimination claim, Qantas agreed to change its processes.

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