This platform contains nine priorities for the coming Federal Election focused on practical investments to improve essential mainstream services and poverty plus responses to the Disability Royal Commission, the NDIS and Foundational Supports, law reform and tackling emerging priorities like growing misinformation.
Federal elections are highly consequential for ACT people with disability due to the Federal Government’s responsibilities for the NDIS, for income support, and disability employment. Over recent years, the disability policy space has been characterised by major reforms, landmark reports and reviews, and near constant upheaval.
The May 3 election presents a timely opportunity to amplify issues that matter to people with disability. This platform seeks to educate and inform local candidates on key issues and offer clear pathways for real change. Over recent years, AFI has conducted a range of policy work including the NDIS Review, Disability Royal Commission, our White Paper Series on Income Support, Housing, Inclusive Education, and COVID-19, as well as submissions made in federal spaces. This platform reflects the accumulation of these efforts as well as themes from our individual advocacy.
With this platform, we call on candidates to listen to, endorse, and reflect on these key issues ahead of the election on 3 May 2025 and carry them into the next Parliament if elected.