ACT's neurodiverse community 'cautiously welcomes' autism minister

The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to establish a dedicated ministerial portfolio for disability, autism, and neurodiversity, appointing Suzanne Orr to the role. Neurodivergent support groups cautiously welcome this move as a step toward greater visibility but emphasize that tangible improvements in education, healthcare, and employment outcomes are necessary to validate its effectiveness.

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