Disability royal commission must be extended, advocates say

Published 27th April 2021

Disability groups have renewed calls for a 17-month extension to the disability royal commission, warning there is not enough time left for the inquiry to conduct its investigations thoroughly given the delays caused by COVID-19.

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has launched a new campaign urging people to contact Attorney-General Michaelia Cash and ask for an inquiry extension, which would move the commission’s end date from April next year to 29 September 2023.

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Source:
Luke Michael, 2021, Australia Pro Bono (https://probonoaustralia.com.au)