The current legal frameworks in Australia do not effectively protect, promote or advance the rights of people with disabilities. Australia’s current approach to human rights and anti-discrimination is fragmented and inconsistent.

The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) revealed the experiences of people with disabilities and the extent of violence, neglect, and abuse in Australia. Substantial legislative reforms are required to protect the rights of people with disabilities and to ensure we have appropriate recourse when those rights have been violated.