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disability
Shadow Minister Questions Government’s Commitment to Disability Reform
Shadow Social Services Minister Michael Sukkar criticised the government for accepting only 13 of 222 disability recommendations.
Disability Employment Services Performance to Be Rated on Scorecards
The Australian government will today unveil new scorecards for disability employment services to increase the chances of employment.
Disability Service Cops $1.8 Million Fine for Burns Death
‘Almost the maximum penalty has been awarded with respect to the specific contraventions closely aligned with Ms. Lucas’s tragic, untimely death.’
COVID-19 INQUIRY: 15 Percent of Blind Individuals Claim They Faced Bullying Over Social Distancing
Vision Australia also received reports of people being denied entry to vaccine hubs because of the presence their guide dog.
Employers Could Be Sued for Discrimination Over Menopause, Warns Equalities Watchdog
The EHRC’s guidance said that workplace policies that disadvantage menopausal women could amount to sex, age, or disability discrimination.
Senate Committee Hearing Calls for More Funding, Better Treatment Options for Long COVID
Three women affected by long COVID appealed to a Senate Committee on Thursday seeking more government support for the condition.
DOT Addresses ‘Human Rights Issue’ With New Airplane Bathroom Accessibility Rule
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a new final rule to enhance lavatory accessibility for passengers with disabilities on single-aisle aircraft.
