2025 Review of the Disability Standards for Education

2025 Review of the Disability Standards for Education

The Disability Standards for Education were designed to clarify the obligations of education providers under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and to give practical effect to Australia’s commitments under the CRPD, particularly Article 24 on inclusive...
NDIS Supports Rules

NDIS Supports Rules

QAI made a submission to the Department of Social Service’s consultation on the NDIS Supports Rules. The transitional NDIS Support rules have reduced flexibility and choice and control for participants. They have made some people with disability fearful to...
Assistance Animal National Principles

Assistance Animal National Principles

QAI made a submission to the Department of Social Services regarding proposed Assistance Animal National Principles. There is great confusion within the Australian community as to what constitutes an assistance animal and what the rights are of people with disability...
Education (General Provisions) Amendment Bill 2025

Education (General Provisions) Amendment Bill 2025

QAI made a submission to the Education, Arts and Communities Committee on the Education (General Provisions) Amendment Bill 2025. QAI supports the amendment enabling principals to delegate the function of telling students about suspension decisions to another...
Review of the Charter of Victims’ Rights

Review of the Charter of Victims’ Rights

QAI provided feedback on the Office of the Victims’ Commissioner’s review of the Charter of Victim’s Rights. As an organisation dedicated to advocating for individuals with disability, we believe this review represents a crucial opportunity to...