The purpose of this issues paper is to invite information and discussion from people with disability, their families, supporters, advocates, governments, institutions and the private sector on:

What makes an inclusive society?

• How can an inclusive society be promoted?
• How a more inclusive society can support the independence of people with disability?
• How a more inclusive society can support the right of people with disability to live free from violence and abuse, neglect and exploitation?
• What are the barriers to an inclusive society for people with disability?
• What practical and sustainable steps government, non-government and private sector organisations can take to promote a more inclusive society?

The Commission welcomes any and all information that will assist the Royal Commission. A list of questions is included near the end of this paper. The questions are a guide. You do not have to answer every question. More information about how to respond to this issues paper is at the end of the paper.