Disability discrimination

People with disability have the right to full participation in our community, without discrimination.

Our leading discrimination law practice has a history of running successful test cases for people with disability that have secured equal access to services including education, public transport, digital and emerging technologies.

We represent people with disability who have experienced discrimination to seek justice and to challenge the harmful policies and practices that underpin the discrimination, with widespread benefits for the disability community. For example, our work with partners and disability advocates has made travel on Sydney trains more accessible, supported kids with disability to stay at their chosen school, and improved the insurance system for people who have experienced mental ill-health.

Our priorities and approach are informed by people with disability: our clients and the disability rights organisations and advocates we partner with.

Our current priorities include:

  • ensuring air travel is accessible to all people with disability;
  • protecting the rights of people with disability who are supported by assistance dogs; and
  • improving accessibility of public transport, including rideshare services.

    News and resources

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    JEC CEO Jonathon Hunyor explained why we are representing Paula Hobley to sue Uber for disability discrimination.
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    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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    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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    After being stranded at Melbourne Airport, JEC client Emma Benison won new protocols for blind passengers travelling by Jetstar.
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    Our client, Emma Bennison, describes the discrimination she faced as a result of her blindness while travelling.
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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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