The Turnbull Government has walked away from its strategy to fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by a small increase to the Medicare Levy saying it will fund it fully in the 2018/2019 budget. “Despite the Government reiterating its full support...
Turnbull Government must show how it will fully fund the NDIS
Tonight the Turnbull Government delivered on its promise to fully fund the NDIS. The 2018/19 budget provides for this and there is also funding allowed in the forward estimates. “This is a pleasing result, and tonight people with disability, their families and...
Queensland Rail and Transport disregards human rights!
AFDO welcomes the Australian Human Rights Commission preliminary decision not to grant an exemption under the Federal Disability Discrimination Act to Queensland Rail. The joint application was lodged by Queensland Rail and Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) for an exemption in relation to the purchase of up to 75 new six-car passenger trains which are not accessible.
Urgent action needed on abuse of people with disability
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) commends Human Rights Watch for the comprehensive and harrowing report released yesterday into the abuse and neglect of people with disability in Australia’s prisons. AFDO notes the particular focus of the...
Welcome WA to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) welcomes the joint announcement from the Prime Minister, Minister Porter and Assistant Minister Prentice that Western Australia is joining the nationally-delivered National Disability Insurance Scheme...
Joint Statement on Funding for the NDIS
Joint Statement: