
The federal government is being accused of ignoring the Disability Royal Commission’s request for the inquiry to be extended.
The commission chair reached out to the prime minister and attorney-general in October last year, seeking a 17-month extension due to the scope of inquiry and impact of the pandemic.
Earlier this month, acting Attorney-General Michaelia Cash said the government was still deciding on the request with an announcement to be made “in due course”.
So far the commission has heard from over 200 witnesses and received more than 2000 submissions.
As public hearing 9 on employment continues in Brisbane this week, we’re going to look back on some of the stories witnesses have already shared with the commission.
4ZZZ reporter Tina Agic has the details.
Introduction by Max Rowley

Your 11AM Zedlines with Ariel and Jon
Image credit: Caleb Nugent

Your 10am Zedlines with Jon and Naureen
Photo by Maksym Kozlenko

Your 9AM Zedlines with Naureen and Ariel

Your 8AM Zedlines with Jon and Ariel

Your 11AM Zedlines with Sophie and Hope

Your 10AM Zedlines with Hope and Sophie

Your 9AM Zedlines with Sophie and Hope

Your 8AM Zedlines with Hope and Sophie

Your 11AM Zedlines with Max and Jaz

Your 9AM Zedlines with Max, Jaz and Annisa

Your 8AM Zedlines with Max, Jaz and Annisa

Your 11AM Zedlines with Olive and Ruby

Your 10AM Zedlines with Ruby and Olive

Your 9AM Zedlines with Olive and Ruby

Your 8AM Zedlines with Ruby and Olive

Your 10AM Zedlines with Izzy, Emma and Toby

Your 10AM Zedlines with Izzy, Emma and Toby

Your 9AM Zedlines with Izzy, Emma and Toby

Your 8AM Zedlines with Izzy, Emma and Toby

Your 11AM Zedlines with Jon and Annabel

Your 10AM Zedlines with Annabel and Jon

Your 9AM Zedlines with Jon and Annabel

Your 8AM Zedlines with Annabel and Jon

Your 10AM Zedlines with Hope and Sophie

Your 9AM Zedlines with Sophie and Maritza

Your 8AM Zedlines with Hope and Matriza

Your 11AM Zedlines with Jaz, Annisa and Max

Your 10AM Zedlines with Max, Jaz and Annisa