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 clients Emma Bennison and Graeme Innes shared how airlines and airports have discriminated against them.
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We made a submission to the Senate Committee Inquiry into the Airline Passenger Protections (Pay on Delay) Bill 2024 which, if passed, would establish a scheme to provide additional consumer
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Senior Solicitor Erin Turner Manners commented on to the Government's Aviation White Paper.
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With People with Disability Australia, we called for promised Aviation Disability Standards to be co-designed and independently enforced.
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The Justice and Equity Centre made a short submission to the NSW Parliamentary inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options. Our submission related to accidents involving e-scooters
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Our submission to the Consultation Roadmap emphasises that a just transition to net zero must achieve equity for people and communities who are disadvantaged. 

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