The disability royal commission laid bare violence, abuse and neglect. Three years on, what’s changed?

Three years after the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability released its recommendations, none have been fully implemented, with some showing no progress and one even regressing. The commission's findings revealed widespread violence and abuse against people with disability, leading to calls for a disability rights act and stronger oversight mechanisms. Despite the commission's extensive work and public engagement, significant challenges remain in translating its recommendations into real change.

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