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Queensland rape laws ‘a hangover from old attitudes’, former judge says Exclusive by Josh Robertson ABC News A former top Queensland judge has called for reform of a century-old legal loophole that can allow accused rapists to walk free, saying it is a “hangover” from outdated attitudes to women. Key points: New academic research shows the…
DetailsDraft Terms of Reference released by Commonwealth Government – WWDA 13 March, 2019 People with disability, and our organisations, today welcome the Federal Government’s release of the Terms of Reference for our Royal Commission into the epidemic of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. “We are pleased that the Government is commencing…
DetailsPush for a royal commission into disability sector: the endemic, hidden crisis facing women By Kate Aubusson February 23, 2019 — 12.00am Julia* was 16 years old when a man more than three times her age tried to undo her bra. It was not the first or the last time that Julia was sexually assaulted by…
DetailsPeople with disability are more likely to be victims of crime – here’s why Margaret Nixon, Swinburne University of Technology February 22, 2019 6.06am AEDT The Morrison government has finally agreed to a royal commission into the abuse of people living with disability – if the states get on board. After hearing horrific tales of abuse and…
DetailsQueenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) welcomes long awaited bi-partisan support for a Royal Commission into violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect of people with disability. “After many years of calling for action to address this critical issue QDN is delighted that, finally, the Government has listened to the voice of people with disability, their families/carers and…
DetailsWWDA welcomes Federal Parliament support for Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse and Neglect Against People With Disability FEBRUARY 18, 2019 Media Release – Royal Commission Vote Welcome – Now Time To Make It Happen People with disability, and our organisations, today welcome the vote in the Australian Parliament about a Royal Commission into the epidemic…
DetailsRoyal commission calls grow as disability campaigners tell stories of abuse and trauma By political reporter Claudia Long Pressure is building on the Federal Government to establish a royal commission into abuse within the disability sector. Key points: Disability campaigners have outlined their stories of trauma and abuse within the sector The Lower House is expected…
DetailsVictim ‘appalled’ by Brisbane hospital’s refusal to complete a rape kit – Brisbane Times By Lydia Lynch 8 January 2019 — 9:55 pm Vital DNA evidence could be missed thanks to a Queensland Health policy to not collect forensic evidence from rape victims unless they agree to report the assault to police. Rape victims have…
DetailsIncidents of sexual assault reported by NDIS participants in NSW and SA – Written by Talking Disability A number of sexual assault reports have been made by National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in two states over a three month period. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission which has been overseeing the NDIS service provision…
DetailsSunny – A new app made by and for women with disability affected by violence Sunny is a new app developed by 1800RESPECT, Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) and an Expert Advisory Group of women with disability. Sunny helps women with disability learn about violence, learn about rights, and contact 1800RESPECT for support. The app…
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