Disability Abuse Royal Commission finally underway

A new report says people on the disability support pension are paying more for basic living costs each week.

Avustralya gibi bir ülke de bile engelli bireylere yönelik ayrımcılık ve şiddet vakalarına sık sık rastlanıyor. Source: iStockphoto

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is now underway.


Disability rights advocates say Australians should expect to hear horrific stories during the Commission proceedings and a growing number of other advocates say they may boycott the long-awaited three year inquiry over perceived conflicts of interest.


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