Parliament House security accused of ‘dehumanising’ search of disability advocate Christina Ryan

Ms Ryan uses a power wheelchair, made of metal and powered by truck batteries, so she always expects that getting through the security checkpoints at the front door will be complicated. But her most recent visit, which was to attend a work function, was more than complicated — she said it was a traumatic experience that caused days of anxiety.

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Topics:
Human Rights, Inclusion and access

Author:
Rosie King

Source:
ABC Online

Date published:
Tue 24th Sep, 2019