Disability royal commission hands down final report with 222 recommendations for change

Phasing out segregated education, establishing a federal government portfolio for disability and creating a disability rights act are among 222 recommendations made by Australia's largest-ever investigation into the lives of people with disability. Key points: The disability royal commission made 222 recommendations for change The commissioners were split on key areas like education, work and group homes The government has set up a taskforce, but gave no immediate response to the recommendations The final report by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has been tabled in federal parliament. Key moments from presser Here are the key moments from the presser on the royal commission's report into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability: Social Services Minister says we need to do better Social Services Minister says we need to do better NDIS Minister says report is a historic moment NDIS Minister says report is a historic moment President of People with Disability Australia says people with disability should have their say President of People with Disability Australia says people with disability should have their say NDIS Minister says better-quality service providers are needed First Peoples Disability Network's Kelly Treloar thanks First Nations people with disability First Peoples Disability Network's Kelly Treloar has thanked First Nations people with disability. "We also want to thank those, particularly First Nations people, who were able to share their stories with the Disability Royal Commission. Show more The inquiry also recommended: Establishing a new complaints mechanism Changing guardianship legislation Creating a national disability commission Changing laws around sterilisation Improving accessibility to information and interpreters Reforming the way the justice system interacts with people with disability Increasing culturally-safe supports for First Nations people and removing barriers to the NDIS in remote communities The royal commission began in 2019, and held 32 public hearings, which scrutinised the experiences of the 4.4 million Australians who live with disability.