by QAI | Nov 24, 2021 | News, Publication
Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) is under review to ensure it is keeping up to date with the changing needs of society. Our CEO, Matilda Alexander, and Deputy CEO & Principal Solicitor, Emma Phillips, joined an alliance of Queensland lawyers and...
by QAI | Nov 8, 2021 | Submission, Uncategorized
QAI made a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee regarding the proposed reforms contained in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Participant Service Guarantee and Other Measures) Bill 2021. Overall, QAI considers that many of...
by QAI | Oct 21, 2021 | News
Our President Byron Albury with a message for First Nations people with disabilities, and their families, on the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine before Qld borders open on 1 November 2021. If you would like a transcript of his message please contact our...
by QAI | Oct 15, 2021 | Submission
QAI made a submission to the Disability Royal Commission in response to the ‘Criminal Justice System’ issues paper. QAI welcomes the Royal Commission’s focus on the experiences of people with disability in the criminal justice system. Despite...
by QAI | Oct 7, 2021 | Submission
QAI made a submission to the Department of Social Services regarding the proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 and the introduction of the Participant Service Guarantee. QAI supports the underlying intention behind many of the proposed...
