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Guide Hearing and Assistance Dogs Bill 2008 Assistance dogs have been trained to assist people with physical, neurological or sensory disabilities to do everyday tasks. These include activities such as opening and shutting doors for a person in a wheelchair, turning light switches on and off, pressing pedestrian crossing buttons, retrieving items that have fallen on the ground and alerting people if their handler is in difficulty, for examp
Disability Service Plan whole of government annaul progress report Disability Service Plans (DSPs) implemented across the Queensland Government from July 2007 are a vehicle for improving the lives of one in five Queenslanders with a disability. A requirement of the Disability Services Act 2006, DSPs aim to increase the responsiveness of government services to address the needs of people with a disability. DSPs have received strong support from all government dep
Progress of the Positive Futures (Carter) Initiative In 2007, the Queensland Government committed to implementing the recommendations of the report by the Honourable W.J. Carter QC: “Challenging Behaviour and Disability – a Targeted Response” (Carter Report). This included the introduction of a new legislative framework to mandate positive behaviour support and regulate the use of restrictive practices; establishment of a new Specialist Response Se
Private Members Bill - Disability Services (Criminal History) Bill 2009 The Disability Services (Criminal History) Amendment Bill 2009 was introduced into Parliament as a Private Member’s Bill in October 2009. The Bill would amend the Disability Services Act 2006 (DSA). The DSA is one of a number of pieces of legislation that provides for the criminal history screening of persons who provide services for vulnerable people. The DSA also provided that if a funded non
10 year plan for Queenslanders with a disability The draft 10 Year Plan for Supporting Queenslanders with a Disability (the 10 Year Plan) sets out the Queensland Government’s vision and commitment for achieving better outcomes for Queenslanders with a disability. It affirms the Queensland Government’s recognition that people with a disability are valued citizens with aspirations and potential to participate and contribute to society like other p
Forensic Disability Bill 2011 Queensland Government has previously committed to implementing recommendations 5.1 and 22 of the reports titled Promoting balance in the forensic mental health system – Final Report – Review of the Queensland Mental Health Act 2000 (Butler Report) and Challenging Behaviour and Disability – A Targeted Response (Carter Report) respectively. The implementation of these recommendations involves esta
Productivity Commission's draft report - Disability Care and Support In 2009, the Australian Government commissioned the Productivity Commission to examine the feasibility, costs and benefits of replacing the current system of disability services with a new national long-term disability care and support scheme. The Productivity Commission released its draft report ‘Disability Care and Support’ in February 2011, and welcomed written submissions on the report. The
Annual Progress Report on 2010-11 implementation of Positive Futures Initiative In 2007, the Queensland Government commenced the implementation of reforms to address all recommendations from the Honourable WJ Carter QC’s report, Challenging Behaviour and Disability – A Targeted Response (the Carter Report). Implementation of the 6-year Positive Futures initiative focuses on the provision of positive behaviour support to clients through the establishment of legislative safegua
Absolutely everybody enabling Queenslanders with a disability, including Carer Action Plan ‘Absolutely everybody: enabling Queenslanders with a Disability’ is a blueprint over the next 10 years for the Queensland and local governments, community, business and industry bodies to work together to create inclusive communities which enable people with a disability to lead valued and fulfilling lives. Absolutely everybody reflects the findings from extensive public consultation on the draft
Strengthening Front Line Disability Services in Queensland In July 2011, the Productivity Commission released their report into Disability Care and Support. The Queensland Government has provided support for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as proposed by the Productively Commission including that the Commonwealth Government should meet the extra cost associated with its establishment and ongoing operations. Many elements of Queensland’s curr
National Disability Strategy 2010-20 Report to COAG 2012 The National Disability Strategy (NDS) sets out a 10-year vision for an inclusive Australian society that enables people with disability to fulfil their potential as equal citizens. The strategy provides a unified, national approach to improving the lives of people with disability, their families and carers. It also aims to lead a change in attitudes in Australian communities to help achieve the i
Response HealthCommunity Committee report Palliative and community care The Legislative Assembly referred the palliative care services and home and community care inquiry to the Health and Community Services Committee on 7 June 2012. The Committee submitted its report to the Legislative Assembly on 17 May 2013. According to the Parliament of Queensland Act 2001, the Premier or the relevant Minister must table a response to the Legislative Assembly/Clerk within three
Queensland Disability Plan 2014-2019 The Queensland Government has developed the Queensland Disability Plan 2014-2019 (QDP) that sets out a planned approach to implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Queensland from 1 July 2016, and to ensure mainstream services are accessible, inclusive and enable the social and economic participation of Queenslanders with a disability. The QDP will be a key mechanism for del
Disability Services Act 2006 Restrictive Practices Review The Disability Services Act 2006 and Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 create a regulatory framework for the use of restrictive practices on adults with intellectual or cognitive disability who have challenging behaviours. The scheme applies to disability services provided or funded by the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services. One of actions under the Premier’
Disability Services Restrictive Practices Amendment Bill 2013 The Disability Services Act 2006 and the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 create a regulatory framework for the use of restrictive practices on adults with intellectual or cognitive disability who have challenging behaviours. The scheme applies to disability services provided or funded by the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services. The overall objective of the fr
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2013 The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (the Bill) amends the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (RTRAA) to facilitate a smooth transfer of public housing tenancies to Community Housing Providers. The legislative amendments will enable a Community Housing Provider to capture Commonwealth Rent Assistance in the rent charged to
Qld NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Implementation Plan 2014-16 On 8 May 2013, the Queensland Government signed a Heads of Agreement with the Australian Government for full implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to commence on 1 July 2016 and implemented by 1 July 2019. The Queensland Government will undertake a program of work to assist people with disability, the disability sector, government services and the workforce to prepare f
Proposed reforms to the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Act 2009 The main purpose of the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Act 2009 (the Act) is to recognise the rights of people with disability to be accompanied by guide, hearing or assistance dogs in public places, public passenger vehicles and places of accommodation. The Act also ensures the quality and accountability of guide, hearing and assistance dog trainers. In September 2013, a full review of the Ac
Appointment of the Public Advocate Section 208 of the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 (the Act) provides that there must be a Public Advocate. Section 209 of the Act outlines that the Public Advocate has the following functions: promoting and protecting the rights of adults with impaired capacity for a matter; promoting the protection of the adults from neglect, exploitation or abuse; encouraging the development of progra
Guide Hearing and Assistance Dogs Amendment Bill 2015 In 2013, a full review of the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Act 2009 (the Act) commenced to ensure the Act continues to deliver on its objectives for people with disability as well as industry. A stakeholder review panel was established to assist in the review of the Act. The panel consisted of government and non-government representatives, including peak/advocacy bodies, tourism and housing
Disability Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 Queensland will transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 2016 with full implementation due by 1 July 2019. As part of Queensland’s readiness, the government is reviewing Queensland Government legislation to ensure legislation enables and supports transition to the NDIS and full scheme implementation in Queensland. This project involves two stages: Stage One (dual system)
Consultation on National Injury Insurance Scheme for Motor Vehicle Accidents The establishment of a National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS) alongside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was recommended by the Productivity Commission in its 2011 Inquiry Report, Disability Care and Support. The Productivity Commission proposed that a NIIS would cover the lifetime (i.e. until death) care and support needs of catastrophically injured people across four main stream
Appointment of Director of Forensic Disability The Director of Forensic Disability has an independent statutory oversight role to ensure the protection of the rights of forensic disability clients, and that the detention, assessment, care and support, and protection of the clients comply with the Forensic Disability Act 2011 (the Act). As outlined under section 87 of the Act, the Director has the following functions— ensuring the protection o
National Injury Insurance Scheme (Queensland) Bill 2016 The establishment of a National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS) alongside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was recommended by the Productivity Commission in its 2011 Inquiry Report, Disability Care and Support. The Productivity Commission proposed that a NIIS would cover the lifetime (i.e. until death) care and support needs of catastrophically injured people across four main stream
Appointment of Director of Forensic Disability The Director of Forensic Disability, established under the Forensic Disability Act 2011 (the Act), has an independent statutory oversight role to ensure the protection of the rights of forensic disability clients, and that the detention, assessment, care and support, and protection of clients comply with the Act. As outlined under the Act the Director has the following functions: ensuring that th
Towards an all abilities Queensland The National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 (NDS) provides a national vision for an inclusive society and outlines a ten-year framework to drive improvement across mainstream and specialist systems through six outcome areas. The strategy is supported through state and territory disability plans. The Towards an all abilities Queensland – Consultation paper has been prepared to guide consultation a
Appointments to the Queensland and seven Regional Disability Advisory Councils The Queensland Disability Advisory Council (QDAC) and seven Regional Disability Advisory Councils (RDACs) are established under section 222 of the Disability Services Act 2006. QDAC and RDACs provide advice and raise important disability issues with the Minister and state government departments. The councils are a key channel for consultation on national disability matters, and contribute to and s
Queensland Building Plan The building and construction industry is important to the Queensland economy providing significant employment and economic contribution. The Queensland Building Plan (the Plan) outlines the policy and legislation reforms which the Queensland Government has delivered and demonstrates the Government’s intent in the other areas of reform. The Plan draws together the results from the feedback receive
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) transition update and issues Throughout transition, the Queensland Government has worked closely with the Commonwealth Government and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) regarding Queensland’s transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Queensland is committed to transitioning eligible Queenslander’s with disability to the NDIS and has worked consistently with the Commonwealth Government and the
Disability Services and Other Legislation (Worker Screening) Amendment Bill 2018 Under the Disability Services Act 2006, Queensland has a fully operational worker screening system for people working or volunteering with people with disability in service outlets (the yellow card system). The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguarding Framework will apply in Queensland following full scheme implementation of the NDIS in Queensland. This Framework provi
New Generation Rollingstock Train Commission of Inquiry - Final Report On 23 July 2018, the Premier and Minister for Trade announced an inquiry into the procurement of Queensland’s New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) and their failure to comply with disability legislation. On 1 August 2018, the inquiry and its terms of reference were established under Commission of Inquiry Order (No.1) 2018. On 3 December 2018, the New Generation Rollingstock Train Commission of Inquir
Reviews of Forensic Disability Act 2011 and Forensic Disability Service System in Queensland A review of the Forensic Disability Act 2011 (the FDA review) has been completed by the Queensland Government as required under section 157 of the Act. The FDA review attaches an independent review of the Forensic Disability Service System conducted by eminent sector representatives, Professor James R.P Ogloff AM, Dr Danny Sullivan, and Dr Janet Ruffles acting for the Centre for Forensic Behaviou
Whole of Government National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislative review The Queensland Government is progressing a whole-of-Government legislative review as part of Queensland’s transition to full scheme implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 July 2019. This is to ensure the necessary legislation is in place to support the NDIS, and reflect the Queensland Government’s ongoing role to champion accessibility and inclusion. An options p
Disability Services (NDIS) and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2019 The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (the NDIS Commission) would commence operation in Queensland from 1 July 2019. The NDIS Commission will have responsibility for the oversight of registered NDIS providers in Queensland, with the exception of operating a worker screening system and community visitor function and authorising the use of restrictive practices. These functions will remain the
Disability Services and Other Legislation (NDIS) Amendment Bill 2019 The Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors (DCDSS) has been progressing a whole-of-Government legislative review to ensure Queensland has the necessary legislation in place to support full scheme implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 July 2019. The Disability Services and Other Legislation (NDIS) Amendment Bill 2019 progresses amendments to su
Qld Govt Participation in Royal Commission into Violence Abuse and Neglect of People with Disability On 27 February 2019, the Premier and Minister for Trade announced that Queensland supported a Royal Commission into violence against, abuse and neglect of people with disabilities and would work through the details with the Federal Government. On 5 April 2019, the Prime Minister formally announced the establishment of a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People wit
Implementation progress - Government response to the Not Now Not Ever report - March 2019 The Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence provided its report, ‘Not Now, Not Ever: Putting an End to Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland’ to the Premier and Minister for the Arts in February 2015. The Government accepted all 121 Government based recommendations, supported the 19 non-government recommendations, and developed a ten year Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Stra
Implementation status New Generation Rollingstock Train Commission of Inquiry In July 2018, the Premier and Minister for Trade announced an inquiry into the procurement of Queensland’s New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) and their failure to comply with disability legislation. On 1 August 2018, the inquiry and its terms of reference were established under Commission of Inquiry Order (No.1) 2018. In December 2018, the New Generation Rollingstock Train Commission of Inquiry pre
Transport Legislation (Disability Parking and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019 The Queensland Government is committed to creating a future where Queenslanders with a disability have the same access to opportunities as every other Queenslander. The Department of Transport and Main Roads administers Queensland’s Disability Parking Permit Scheme, providing convenient access to facilities in wide parking bays. Eligibility for a disability parking permit is based on the applicant
Appointment of Director of Forensic Disability The Forensic Disability Act 2011 (the Act) provides that there is to be a Director of Forensic Disability. The Director has an independent statutory oversight role to ensure the protection of the rights of forensic disability clients, and that the detention, assessment, care and support, and protection of clients comply with the Act. Under section 85 of the Act, the Director is appointed by the G
Implementation status - New Generation Rollingstock Train Commission of Inquiry In July 2018, the Premier and Minister for Trade announced an inquiry into the procurement of Queensland’s New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) and its failure to comply with disability legislation. On 1 August 2018, the Inquiry and its terms of reference were established under Commission of Inquiry Order (No.1) 2018. In December 2018, the NGR Train Commission of Inquiry (Commission of Inquiry) prese
Disability Services and Other Legislation (Worker Screening) Amendment Bill 2020 Queensland agreed to implement a nationally consistent National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening system. Implementation of this system will mean that clearances and exclusions will be portable across roles and employers within the NDIS. The Disability Services and Other Legislation (Worker Screening) Amendment Bill 2020 (the Bill) would: ensure Queensland has made all legislat
Queensland Accessible Transport Advisory Council The establishment of the Queensland Accessible Transport Advisory Council (the Council) will provide disability sector representatives and vulnerable customers an unprecedented opportunity for early and authentic consultation on all Queensland wide major transport projects at every stage of the project lifecycle, making Queensland a leader in co-design and universal design principles. The Council
Lapsed Legislation for reintroduction to Legislative Assembly The Parliament was dissolved on 6 October 2020 for the 2020 State election, held on 31 October 2020. The dissolution had significant effects on the Parliament as follows: All business on the Notice Paper including Government Bills, Private Members Bills and Questions On Notice lapsed; All notices of motions remaining on the Notice Paper such as revocation motions lapsed, except for disallowance m
Appointments to Queensland Accessible Transport Advisory Council The establishment of the Queensland Accessible Transport Advisory Council (Council) provides disability-sector representatives and vulnerable customers an unprecedented opportunity for early and authentic consultation on all Queensland-wide, major transport projects at every stage of the project lifecycle, making Queensland a leader in co-design and universal design principles. The Council is to
Response to National Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement The Australian Government is considering reforms to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (DSAPT). DSAPT is commonwealth legislation made under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwlth) (DDA). It applies to public transport services including infrastructure, premises and conveyances and aims to remove and mitigate discriminatory practices. The DSAPT reform process is b
Appointments to the National Injury Insurance Agency Queensland Board The National Injury Insurance Agency, Queensland (the Agency), was established under the National Injury Insurance Scheme (Queensland) Act 2016 on 1 July 2016. The Agency’s Board is to have between four and nine members appointed by the Governor in Council. The functions of the Board are to: manage the Agency ensure the Agency performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way develo
Response to Reforms of Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport The Australian Government is considering reforms to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (the Transport Standards). In March 2021 for stage 1 and in October 2021 for stage 2, the Australian Government sought input from operators and providers of public transport services to inform a cost benefit analysis on the proposed options. The stage 2 Consultation RIS focuses on 54