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Disability Support Services Bill – Our feedback, and making a submission

by Editor

A new Disability Support Services Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. Submissions are being accepted until 12 June. The proposed Bill has many implications for disabled people and family carers, including “family first” obligations that could impose even more expectations on those in caring roles. We have concerns about this Bill. Learn more and use a helpful template to make your own submission to the Select Committee.

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