Rosemary Kayess commences as Disability Discrimination Commissioner

Summary:

Rosemary Kayess has commenced as Australia's new Disability Discrimination Commissioner, aiming to transform the lives of people with disability. Commissioner Kayess emphasizes the need to reframe how Australians think about disability, addressing social structures that prevent equal participation. She highlights the importance of recognizing the social context of disability and dismantling ableism, drawing parallels with racism, sexism, and ageism. Commissioner Kayess aims to work with government, stakeholders, and the disability community to ensure the rights of people with disability in all areas of life, building on the findings of the Disability Royal Commission and the Independent Review into the NDIS.