Brisbane barrister reveals shocking levels of abuse at disability royal commission September 18, 2019

BRISBANE barrister Rebecca Treston QC has delivered a shocking snapshot of abuse, neglect and disadvantage suffered by disabled people living in Australia today. “Every 10 minutes someone with profound or severe disability experiences physical or sexual violence,” Ms Treston, told the opening session of a new royal commission.

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Topics:
Disability Royal Commission

Author:
Mark Bowling

Date published:
Wed 18th Sep, 2019