Calls for quotas to boost employment of people with a disability

Australia’s rates of employing people with a disability are among the lowest in the developed world. They’ve been stagnant for 20 years, and in some areas, are getting worse. Advocates and experts are now calling for radical change. Some want quotas introduced, to encourage businesses to hire more people with disability, or risk a fine.

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Topics:
Employment

Author:
Keren Michelmore

Source:
ABC Radio National AM

Date published:
Thu 19th Jan, 2017