The commissioners’ views did differ on a small number of issues, it added. The group conducted 32 public hearings, more than 700 community engagement activities, 1,785 private sessions and 12 policy roundtables or workshops with stakeholders.Ĭommissioners appointed to lead the work included Barbara Bennett, Dr Rhonda Galbally, Ngaanyatjarra and Pitjantjatjara woman from Western Australia Andrea Mason, Dr Alastair McEwin and John Ryan.Ĭommissioners Galbally and McEwin are people with disability.Ī note in the report said that the six commissioners took a unanimous position as to the critical measures needed to bring about a more inclusive society. The royal commission was established in 2019 in response to community concern about widespread reports of violence against, and the neglect, abuse and exploitation of, people with disability. One recommendation is targeted at the non-government sector. ![]() “We have identified numerous policy issues that must be addressed by governments, institutions and the community as a whole if the aspirations expressed in the terms of reference are to be achieved,” Sackville said.Īnother 67 estimated recommendations call for reforms to joint state, territory and commonwealth issues.Ībout 55 recommendations are aimed at the state and territory jurisdictions only. Royal commission chair Ronald Sackville’s foreword in the final report said there was no point to all the work undertaken in the inquiry if it did not lead to transformational change. The royal commission said a minister for disability inclusion responsible for national leadership on relevant policies and programs was also in order. ![]() The 12-volume report with 222 recommendations was delivered to governor-general David Hurley on Thursday and made public after being tabled in parliament today.Īmong the royal commission’s top recommendations include the creation of a new government portfolio for disability and a dedicated Department of Disability Equality and Inclusion. The final report of the royal commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability calls for urgent and sweeping reforms to ensure human rights protections, dignity and equality for people with disability and their families.
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