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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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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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
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Senior Solicitor Sheetal Balakrishnan called upon the Australian Government to introduce national rules to improve accessibility to air travel.
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Following the release of the Aviation White Paper, the Federal Government is establishing an Aviation Industry Ombuds Scheme to resolve consumer complaints. Our submission highlight the need to consider people with disability

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