(1) For the purposes of this Act, the disability principles relating to people with disability also include the principles set out in this section.(2) Supports and services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability are to be provided in a way that—
(a) recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a right to respect and acknowledgment as the first peoples of Australia and for their unique history, culture and kinship relationships and connection to their traditional land and waters, and (b) recognises that many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability may face multiple disadvantage, and (c) addresses that disadvantage and the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, and (d) is informed by working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to enhance their lives.
(1) The Department must, from the day prescribed by the regulations, prepare and make a State plan (the State Disability Inclusion Plan ) that—
(a) sets out whole of government goals that support the inclusion in the community of people with disability and improve access to mainstream services and community facilities by people with disability, and (b) provides for collaboration and co-ordination among government departments, local councils and other entities in the provision of supports and services. (2) In preparing the State Disability Inclusion Plan, the Department must consult with—
(a) people with disability, and (b) the Disability Council, and (c) disability advocacy organisations.
(1) The Minister is to review the State Disability Inclusion Plan before the end of each 4-year period after the day the Department is required to prepare and make the State Disability Inclusion Plan.
(1) Each public authority must, from the day prescribed by the regulations, prepare and make a plan (a disability inclusion action plan ) setting out the measures it intends to put in place (in connection with the exercise of its functions) so that people with disability can access general supports and services available in the community, and can participate fully in the community.
(1) A public authority must review its disability inclusion action plan before the end of each 4-year period after the day the authority is required to prepare and make the disability inclusion action plan.
(1) This section applies if the Secretary reasonably believes a person receiving, or seeking to receive, financial assistance under section 21 has information or a document in the person’s possession or control relating to—
(a) the provision of the financial assistance, or (b) obtaining or providing supports or services with the financial assistance, or (c) compliance with an agreement entered into with the Secretary in relation to the financial assistance.