Good afternoon. Australia needs to change dramatically if it is to become truly inclusive of people with disability, who “continue to experience high rates of violence and abuse, multiple forms of neglect, and sexual and financial exploitationâ€, the royal commission has found.
The commission’s report made 222 recommendations for the government, including a new Disability Rights Act in line with UN standards, and three commissioners recommended phasing out segregated education.
The government said it would not immediately respond to any specific recommendations as, “given the breadth and scope of the final reportâ€, it would take “a considered and staged approachâ€.
