Disability Access and Inclusion Plans

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (15:23): Supplementary: could the minister advise whether she is aware of any councils or other bodies that did not consult with people with lived experience of disability? What would she say is a reasonable time frame to consult with the disability and wider community on the disability action plans?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (15:23): As part of their obligations, local councils are required to necessarily consult with people with disability—that would be a given. Some consulted twice. We know that people with disability sometimes need more time to be able to respond to things, so it is potentially quite an open-ended question, depending on the complexity and formats in which the information was provided.