29 Oct 2021

People with disabilities recognised with new govt ministry

From Checkpoint, 5:14 pm on 29 October 2021

After decades of tirelessly campaigning, people with disabilities are being recognised with their own ministry.

The government has moved to establish a new agency, and a separate Accessibility Governance Board.

It will also introduce new legislation to improve access for disabled people - promising to prioritise disabled voices at all levels of decision-making.

Our political reporter Anneke Smith has more.