NDIS reform: What are the key sticking points?
Nearly four months after legislation to commence reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme entered parliament, the federal government is yet to secure majority support…
People with disability more vulnerable to climate change
People with disability are becoming increasingly vulnerable as climate change effects worsen. Their inclusion and protection are at risk, and Australia’s First Nations people with…
Finding a place in the law
It’s important that we create inclusive spaces for people with disabilities, including mental health problems, to encourage equal participation in our profession.Lawyers are typically high…
People with disability in the legal industry: time for an attitudinal evolution
Attitude adjustment often requires an examination of internalised ableismA diverse and inclusive legal profession must, alongside diversity of race, sex, ethnicity, gender identity, age and sexual…
‘Discrimination strikes at the very heart of being human’
This year, NSWYL is working with the Australian Centre for Disability Law (ACDL) as its Annual Charity. Established in 1994, ACDL is a specialist Community…
Working with clients with disability: improving experiences in the justice system
Insights and practical tips for working with clients with disability & engaging with the Royal Commission.Snapshot The Disability Royal Commission has highlighted many issues that…
Three takeaways from the landmark NDIS ‘sex therapy’ case
Broader lessons for advocates and families from the Full Federal Court’s judgment in the NDIS ‘sex therapy’ case.Snapshot In National Disability Insurance Agency v WRMF,…
No diversity without disability
Read the success stories of three lawyers with disabilities; including a Paralympian, a fashion designer and a former Chair of a UN Committee.On 3 December,…
PIAC pursues action against CommBank
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre is taking legal action to help people who are blind or have low vision with their banking. The Public Interest Advocacy…
The High Court considers participation of deaf people in jury duty
The UN has recommended NSW take steps to accommodate the participation of deaf people on juries. By DAVID SPENCER, DR JEMINA NAPIER, DR SANDRA HALE…
UN committee considers participation of deaf people in jury duty
Australia has been twice found to have violated the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by refusing to reasonably accommodate participation of deaf…