Senate debates

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Questions without Notice

Disability Enterprises

3:03 pm

Photo of Mark ArbibMark Arbib (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness) Share this | Hansard source

My understanding is that the Federal Court has examined the issue in relation to discrimination. I do not have the detail Senator Xenophon has asked for at hand. I would say, though, that the government is committed to improving supported employment for people with disability through Australian Disability Enterprises. We are working with disability advocates and with Australian Disability Enterprises to develop a 10-year vision for supported employment. This will work towards improving access for people with disability who need supported employment, improving the experiences of people with disability in supported employment and strengthening Australian Disability Enterprises as progressive and sustainable commercial enterprises that provide inclusive supported employment.

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