Shadow Minister Questions Government’s Commitment to Disability Reform

Shadow Social Services Minister Michael Sukkar criticised the government for accepting only 13 of 222 disability recommendations.
Shadow Minister Questions Government’s Commitment to Disability Reform
A symbol indicates disability parking in Albany, Western Australia, on April 22, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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The Royal Commission report on disability remains a contentious issue in the House of Representatives, with the shadow minister dismissing the minister’s claims of following its recommendations.

“We should acknowledge that disability advocates were disappointed to find out last week that only 13 recommendations were fully accepted, despite 117 being accepted in principle, 36 set aside for further consideration, and six simply noted,” said Shadow Minister for Social Services Michael Sukkar, as he requested the House to refer the matter to the Federation Chambers for debate.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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