disability - People with Disability Australia

Image shows a person's hands folded on a desk with a gavel and scales of justice next to them.

Commencement of the Administrative Review Tribunal

PWDA advocacy efforts relating to the new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) which replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

A woman is sitting on the floor of a bedroom with her hand over her head and a pill bottle in her hands

Response to the Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy

PWDA’s submission in response to the consultation draft of Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy.

A person is sitting against a wall with their hands out defensively protecting themselves

Australian Bureau of Statistics Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers 2022

2022 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers statistics on discrimination abuse and neglect, and social and community participation for people with disability

Letter blocks of wood spell out the words Hate Speech

PWDA Statement on Hate Crimes Bill

PWDA’s response to the Federal Government Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2024.

Image shows a computer chip graphic with text AI in the centre

AI For All – An Equitable Regulatory Framework for Australia

PWDA welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources on Safe and Responsible AI in Australia

A bride and groom in wedding attire are handcuffed together at the wrist.

Submission: Disability and forced marriage

Submission to the Attorney-General’s Department’s Enhancing Civil Protections and Remedies for Forced Marriage Consultation Paper.

A person is being lifted into an accessible taxi in their wheelchair

Review of maximum fares for rank and hail taxi services in NSW

PWDA welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the Independant Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal review of maximum fares for rank and hail taxi services

[IMAGE A close up of a heavy rusty chain secures a gate]

Implementation of the National Redress Scheme

PWDA welcomed the opportunity to provide a further submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme’s Inquiry into the Operation of the National Redress Scheme.