The Disability Inclusion Bill aims to introduce a proactive approach to reducing and preventing barriers to inclusion. It proposes to establish a Commissioner for Disability Inclusion, whose role would be to promote and monitor progress in advancing disability inclusion in the public sector, local government, universities, and other defined entities.

The Bill would create new obligations for the public sector, local government, public universities and other entities to promote and advance disability inclusion. It would also introduce new provisions to improve transparency and accountability for making and reporting on progress to advance disability inclusion and achieve equality in Victoria.

The Victorian Government is now seeking feedback on the exposure draft of the Disability Inclusion Bill via the Engage website. Consultation runs through to 31 October 2022.

Disability providers are encouraged to contribute to this important consultation. The lived experiences of people with disability will also be crucial in shaping this legislation.

Victorian Disability Inclusion Bill Exposure Draft - Information session

Date: Friday, 30 September 
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am AEST
Location: Online

Register for the information session

NDS recommends that senior leaders, policy officers and quality managers within disability service organisations attend. Written feedback on the Bill can also be provided to Sarah Fordyce by 21 October 2022:  submit enquiry/feedback

Members may be interested in watching a video of the Chair of Victorian Disability Act Review Advisory Group, Graeme Innes AM, discussing the Disability Inclusion Bill and how the public can share their ideas during the consultation.