Accessibility
Report
2022 Review of the disability standards for accessible public transport: final report
This report presents the review findings of the Transport Standards, assessing their efficiency and effectiveness in removing public transport discrimination against people with disability over the five-year period to December 2022. The review considered the views and experiences of more than 1,000 respondents and identifies opportunities for action.
Strategy
Equity: the arts and disability associated plan
A four year roadmap laying the foundations for greater representation and equity in cultural and creative life for d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers, as well as audiences with disability. The plan is a supporting framework for Australia's Disability Strategy and outlines three key priorities for action and investment.
Submission
Joint Parliamentary Committee of Public Accounts and Audit inquiry into public sector AI use
This submission argues that the public sector should be an exemplar of safe and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use and demonstrate the positive potentials of technology. The public sector should, in its use of AI, demonstrate the positive impacts that technology can have in achieving important public goals, such as promoting access, inclusion, and better...
Report
Paving the path: addressing market imbalances to achieve quality and affordable childcare in more places
This report looks at the impact of policy settings on Long Day Care market composition in the past 10 years, finding that market growth has been unevenly distributed, with fewer places in lower socio economic areas and a shrinking share of not-for-profit services. The authors urge policymakers to consider how quality services can be incentivised...
Guide
Improving the accessibility and inclusivity of public transport through new and emerging transport technologies: best practice guidance for policy makers
This report collates international resources to help advance the adoption of accessible technology solutions for public transport. The aim is to give an overview of technology case examples, as well as to provide practical steps and resources for policymakers to support the adoption of new and emerging technologies to enhance access to transportation.