by QAI | Mar 11, 2026 | News, Submission
The new NDIS Framework Planning Rules were recently open for public consultation. We had had very limited time to prepare our feedback as the NDIS appeals service is experiencing unprecedented demand. The current demand on our service is directly attributable to poor...
by QAI | Feb 13, 2026 | News, Submission
QAI, along with the Queensland Independent Disability Advocacy Network (QIDAN), endorsed this submission by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Queensland (ATSILS). The submission went to the Australian Government Department of Education for the...
by QAI | Feb 2, 2026 | News, Submission
Across 2025 and 2026 the Queensland Civil and Adminsitrative Tribunal (QCAT) Act was placed under its regular 5-yearly review. As our Human Rights service supports many Queenslanders with their Guardianship and Adminsitration orders, the lived experiences of our...
by QAI | Feb 2, 2026 | News, Submission
We made a submission to the Commonwealth Government ahead of the federal budget for the 2026-2027 financial year. While they are still working on the budget before announcing it in May, we urged them to invest more in disability advocacy and supports for people with...
by QAI | Dec 17, 2025 | Submission
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...
by QAI | Jul 25, 2025 | Submission
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...
