QIDAN submissions

This page has QIDAN’s submissions on issues that are important to us. Submissions are reports we send to the government to advise them on the issues and experiences of people with disability. Our submissions include recommendations for changes to programs, policies and legislation.

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QIDAN submission to the Second Action Plan to end gender-based violence

QIDAN’s submission to the Second Action Plan of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032 calls

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QIDAN submission on proposed NDIS Amendment Bill 2026

QIDAN calls on the Government to pause the NDIS Bill and undertake genuine, co-designed consultation with people with disability, representative

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QIDAN response to Accessible Courts and Tribunals consult

QIDAN has provided a submission to the Queensland Government’s consultation on Accessible Courts and Tribunals in response to recommendation 8.11

QIDAN response to the Child Safety Inquiry

QIDAN submission in response to the Child Safety Inquiry

In May 2025, the Queensland Government announced a Commission of Inquiry into the Child Safety system. The Commission is guided

QIDAN response to consultation on new NDIS Framework Planning Rules

This submission responds to the proposed new NDIS Framework Planning Rules. It draws on frontline advocacy experience supporting people with

QIDAN Budget Submission for 2026-27

The Queensland Independent Disability Advocacy Network (QIDAN) is the statewide network for independent disability advocacy organisations supporting Queenslanders with disability.

QIDAN submission to IDAP consultation

The Queensland Independent Disability Advocacy Network (QIDAN) has made a submission to the Australian Government’s consultation on a new Commonwealth

QIDAN Response to the Disability Safeguards Consultation Paper

QIDAN Response to the Disability Safeguards Consultation Paper

QIDAN welcomes the Government’s commitment to strengthening disability safeguards in response to the Disability Royal Commission (DRC), but warns that

QIDAN Submission to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Review

QIDAN plays a vital role in protecting the rights, interests and wellbeing of people with disability, and in addressing discrimination

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QIDAN position on the Thriving Kids Inquiry

Every child deserves to feel supported, included and able to thrive in their community. Yet too often, children with disability

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QIDAN letter of support for the Public Advocate’s report on Supporting Parents with Cognitive Disability

The rights of parents and children with disability in the child safety system are a key concern for advocates across

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QIDAN Letter of Support of ACIE’s ‘Let all kids learn together’ campaign

The Queensland Government recently announced the largest investment into special schools in Queensland, proposing the funding of six new special