Australian Law Reform Inquiry into how to reduce legal barriers to people with disabilities announced

On 7 June 2013, the Attorney-General announced a public consultation on the draft terms of reference for an Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) inquiry into equal recognition before the law and legal capacity for people with disability. 

The deadline for submissions is by close of business on 28 June 2013.

This inquiry will consider: Commonwealth laws and legal frameworks that deny or diminish the rights of people with disability to make their own decisions, and act on their own behalf, and what, if any, changes could be made.  Graeme Innes, Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner

• Further information on the inquiry and how to make a submission is on the Attorney-General's website, here.