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Forum to end mistreatment of people with disability in detention

Learn more about the National Forum on Cruel, Degrading and Inhumane Treatment of People with Disability and Mental Health Disorders in Detention.

Submission on A New Act to Replace the Disability Services Act 1986

The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) consultation paper, A New Act to Replace the Disability Services Act1986 (Cth),and the opportunity to provide comment on the proposed new Disability Services Act.

Australia's Disability Strategy, Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The compartmentalisation of disability policy has meant people with disability, or their representatives, are often expected to have the information and evidence to justify policy change and even when they do make their case, they need multiple levels and areas of government to support them.

D.D.A. Guide: FAQ on the National Relay Service

Tuesday 23 February, 2016

DDA Guide: Frequently asked questions: the National Relay Service

 

What is the National Relay Service?

Assistance animals and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)

It’s widely recognised that some people with disability require support services and assistive technology to facilitate their active participation in public life and for personal activities.  The types of support that can be provided can come from a range of sources, including by trained and skilled assistance animals.

International Guide Dog Day 2015: Sydney launch of the ‘It’s time to end Guide Dog discrimination’ campaign

Thank you Graeme for that introduction, and good morning everyone.

I am very pleased to be here. Guide dogs play a vital role in the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired, which is why it is so important to end discrimination against guide dog users.

Draft General Comment on Article 12 of the CRPD

 

Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights Of Persons With Disabilities

 

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Opening Statement

Good afternoon Committee members, and thank you for the opportunity to appear before you. Australia is a developed country which places importance on human rights issues.  Our Government has participated in the development of many United Nations human rights treaties, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Access to justice in the criminal justice system for people with disability - Issues Paper: April 2013

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