A STATEMENT FROM INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE VOICE REFERENDUM:

Stoked to write a piece w Nicole Lee on the Disability Royal Commission. We reflect that many of the big issues around psychosocial disability and human rights were avoided or not helped by the RC, and that much more collective action is needed. independentaustralia.net/life/life-disp…

The Commission welcomes the appointment of Rosemary Kayess as the next Disability Discrimination Commissioner, announced this morning by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC. Ms Kayess will start in the position on Monday 29 January. Read more: loom.ly/unCecnM

This is such a big win for the AHRC. One of the most authoritative appointments in decades ministers.ag.gov.au/media-centre/a…

Brilliant day for women with #Disability to see the appointment of a #disabled woman Rosemary Kayess to the position of Disability Discrimination Commissioner! First disabled woman appointed to this position since the late Elizabeth Hastings in 1998. #CRPD #CEDAW #CSW

We welcome Rosemary Kayess, an internationally-recognised human rights advocate and academic, as Australia’s new Disability Discrimination Commissioner. Visit our website to find out more about Commissioner Kayess and subscribe for updates: loom.ly/cNcTeiw

Women with #disability play a leading role advocating for the rights of women and girls with disability in many social movements and I acknowledge and thank them for their work #WomensRights #DisabilityRights #InternationalWomensDay #crpd Australian Human Rights Commission

Vale #SirRobertMartin, a champion of the #disability rights movement, valued member of the #CRPD Committee. Rest in peace and power #DisabilityRights whaikaha.govt.nz/news-and-event…

I’ve lost a dear friend & colleague the #CRPD committee lost a #DisabilityRights champion & the movement mourns his loss Like his beloved All Blacks #SirRobertMartin was a world leader & his legacy will live on Condolences to Lady Linda People First NZ his family & friends

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess on how the proposed NDIS Bill will reduce people to their impairment and undermine human rights. au.news.yahoo.com/disability-gro…

Cindy Johns remembers Sir Robert Martin and his fight against segregation and institutionalization of people with intellectual disability #WorldDownSyndromeCongress

The #NSW government have unveiled an ambitious new housing plan in the 2024-25 budget, but have refused to sign up to national mandatory design standards that require new developments to offer basic accessibility. Visit buff.ly/4aAoLet to sign the Open Letter.

🧵 1/ The Vic Government is failing to deliver on its promises to implement the Royal Commission recommendations on mental health. Despite their commitments, they're falling behind or have broken core election promises. Here’s a breakdown of the issues. #MentalHealthMatters

Four & half years of deeply personal & traumatic evidence and the underwhelming response is ‘business as usual’ #DisabilityRC #DisabilityRoyalCommission #CRPD Australian Human Rights Commission humanrights.gov.au/about/news/med…

I really enjoyed my afternoon talking about #DisabilityRights with George Taleporos #CRPD #NDIS #DisabilityRC Australian Human Rights Commission Deep Dive with Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess youtu.be/Q52aiHi6id0?si… via YouTube

The Australian government's response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation allocated no additional funding for inclusive education despite professing to embrace a vision for an inclusive Australia ... and now this. Really?!

So disappointing kids with disability let down. #DisabilityRoyalCommission rec 8.22 raising age criminal responsibility to 14 over-representation of kids with disability in criminal justice system. VIC offered hope & now that’s gone #CRPD Australian Human Rights Commission theage.com.au/politics/victo…

Good to see Aviation White Paper acknowledge discrimination and undignified treatment we’ve experienced and recognise the importance of broader reform to the DDA for stronger regulatory framework #towards2050✈️ ⁦#auspol ⁦⁦⁦Australian Human Rights Commission⁩ infrastructure.gov.au/department/med…