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Disability rights

We work to promote the rights of people with disability through advocacy, education and initiatives that promote dignity, respect and equal participation

Disability rights

Projects and reports

Inclusive employment initiative (Equality at Work)

Equality at Work is a national initiative supporting inclusive employment by partnering with people with disability and employers.

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Inclusive employment initiative (Equality at Work)

Inquiries and reviews

About Disability Action Plans

The purpose of a Disability Action Plan is to encourage, recognise and promote an active commitment to eliminating disability discrimination and to promote the recognition of the rights of people with disability.

About Disability Action Plans

Guidelines

The Commission writes guidelines to help people and organisations understand their rights and comply with their responsibilities under an Act or an accompanying Standard. Learn how to improve inclusion and access for people across many areas of life. 

See standards and guidelines

Promoting your rights (submissions by the Commission)

Learn about the submissions the Commission has made to different groups and government bodies to help make sure everyone’s rights are respected and treated fairly.

More submissions on disability rights

Browse all submissions by the Commission on the topic of disability rights.

Disability rights submissions

Disability rights training

Understand disability rights and workplace responsibilities with practical training that supports inclusion, accessibility, legal compliance and workplace

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Disability rights training

Past consultations and calls for submissions

We actively seek submissions for our inquiries, projects and conversations from a broad cross section of the community, as well as those with a special interest in particular issues.

Explore the call for submissions on draft guidelines for access and inclusion in residential development.
Explore the call for submissions to review the web accessibility advisory note.

Our people

Rosemary Kayess

Disability Discrimination Commissioner

Rosemary Kayess | Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Rosemary Kayess, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, leads efforts to promote equality and dismantle barriers for Australians with disabilities.

Latest updates

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Guides, statistics and facts about disability rights

Disability rights
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15 November 2025

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