Royal Commissioner, Disability Royal Commission. Former Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner. Human rights. @PAFC (Port Adelaide) fan

Joined January 2016
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Happy Auslan Day! #AuslanDay
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It was lovely to speak with George Taleporos on some thoughts about the Disability Royal Commission. Thank you @drgeorgethecrip for having me.
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Thank you Ben for your work in disability and human rights. Of particular importance has been you highlighting the barriers and challenges experienced by disabled people during the pandemic. Best wishes for your new role.
Dr Ben Gauntlett ends his term as Disability Discrimination Commissioner this month. In the role, he has advocated tirelessly for the rights of the 4.4 million people in Australia who have a disability. What's the most important thing he has learnt in his time as Commissioner?
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Vale John Moxon. A tireless and fearless advocate for disabled people. He will be missed. Deepest condolences to Margaret and his loved ones.
Vale John Moxon who passed away last night. A powerful advocate in the disability space, a balanced provider of advice and a lovely bloke. My sympathies to Margaret and his family.
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Congratulations @RosemaryKayess on your re-election to the CRPD Committee!
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A real pleasure and treat to speak at the AND conference in Melbourne today. Thank you for having me #ANDCONF22
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Alastair McEwin AM retweeted
12 Apr 2022
Let me try and explain to you why your autistic child spends so much time in their room in front of that damned computer. Its because it’s safe. It’s because they have control over that space like in no other part of their life. A MOTHERFUCKING THREAD.
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Thank you @esantow for your amazing work as Human Rights Commissioner
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Alastair McEwin AM retweeted
18 Jun 2021
New technology should make our world more inclusive for people with disability. @BenGauntlettDDC & I will discuss how to realise this vision with: * UN disability expert @RosemaryKayess * Blind Citizens Aust CEO @ebennison * Telstra's Sean Murphy. Free webinar 10am AEST 22 June:
Our Human Rights and Technology report recommends more equal access to new technology for people with disability. Register for our #webinar to learn more: tech.humanrights.gov.au/even… Proudly supported by @TheSocialDeckPR #humanrights #disabilityrights #disability #accessibletech
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Vale Susan Ryan. I was honoured to succeed her as Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner (2016-2019) at @AusHumanRights Commission. I am grateful for the time and support she gave me in our work for human rights. Thank you Susan for your many long-lasting legacies.
27 Sep 2020
#BREAKING: Pioneering feminist and prominent Labor politician Susan Ryan has died aged 77.
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Vale Sue Salthouse. She will be remembered as a passionate advocate for people with disabilty. And a warm, generous and giving person. Gone too early 😢
20 Jul 2020
Women with Disabilities ACT was deeply saddened yesterday to hear of the passing of our Board Chair, Sue Salthouse. We will miss her very much. Vale Sue. We send our sincerest condolences to her family and friends and ask that their privacy is respected during this time.
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My copy of Being Heumann arrived today. I look forward to reading this memoir by trail-blazing @judithheumann on her amazing life as a disability rights activist from the streets of Brooklyn!
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Congratulations to the @eSafetyOffice for reaching five years this week! Thank you for the work you do in helping Australians have more positive experiences online #eSafetyturns5
🎉 Today #eSafetyturns5 🎉! 5 yrs ago @eSafetyOffice was established to keep Aussie kids safe online. As we’ve grown, so has our role: we're committed to helping keep ALL Aussies safer online. Check out some of our memorable moments: bit.ly/31qfFjD
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Alastair McEwin AM retweeted
I’ll be ‘Talking Against Elder Abuse’ with @COTATas for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD next Monday 15 June at 10am. You can register for the event at cotatas.org.au/programs/elde…
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Day 7/7 #mylifeinpictures Rules: no words, no people. Challenge someone new each day. My challenger was @NStottDespoja. I challenge @alanna_julian
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Day 6/7 #mylifeinpictures Rules: no words, no people. Challenge someone new each day. My challenger was @NStottDespoja. I challenge @JudyHuett
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Day 5/7 #mylifeinpictures Rules: no words, no people. Challenge someone new each day. My challenger was @NStottDespoja. I challenge @Kate_Jenkins_
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Day 4/7 #mylifeinpictures Rules: no words, no people. Challenge someone new each day. My challenger was @NStottDespoja. I challenge @DeanDeca
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Day 3/7 #mylifeinpictures Rules: no words, no people. Challenge someone new each day. My challenger was @NStottDespoja. I challenge @kellyvincent88
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Day 2/7 #mylifeinpictures Rules: no words, no people. Challenge someone new each day. My challenger was @NStottDespoja. I challenge @KerridgeMarnie
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