About the Disability Royal Commission

The Disability Royal Commission looked at what needs to change to:

  • prevent violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of people with disability
  • achieve a safe, inclusive and accessible society.

The final report was released on 29 September 2023. It contains 12 volumes and 222 recommendations aimed at all levels of government.

Read the Disability Royal Commission Facts and Figures fact sheet.

Visit the Royal Commission website to read the Disability Royal Commission Final Report(Opens in a new tab/window).

Visit the Royal Commission website to learn more about the Disability Royal Commission(Opens in a new tab/window).

Thanks and acknowledgement

The Australian Government thanks the Disability Royal Commission for its comprehensive inquiry. It also commends the Commissioners for their extensive work.

We also thank the almost 10,000 people who shared their experiences with the Disability Royal Commission and acknowledge the hurt and trauma this may have caused. These contributions will continue to drive change towards an inclusive Australia.

Australian Government response to the Disability Royal Commission

Read the Australian Government Response and supporting documents

Joint Government Response

Read the Joint Australian, State and Territory Government Response and responses from the disability minister for each state and territory.

Implementation and monitoring

Find out about implementation and progress updates on the response to the Disability Royal Commission.

Frequently asked questions

Commonly asked questions about the Government’s Response to the Disability Royal Commission.
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