People with disabilities suffer from unemployment and discrimination in the labor market more than others

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A man in a wheelchair Source: AAP

Many Australians with disabilities face several challenges that prevent them from entering the labor market. Labor market statistics show that unemployment among persons with disabilities is 9.4 percent compared to the overall average of 4.9 percent.


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