Protection in Humanitarian Emergencies (Article 11)
Australians have experienced recent humanitarian disasters caused by floods and bushfires during periods of extreme weather conditions. It is clear from these experiences that disaster planning and preparations need to consider the specific needs of people with different forms of impairment during preparation, planning, implementation and post disaster recovery phases of emergency and disaster management.
Equal Recognition Before the Law (Articles 12)
A number of laws, policies and practices deny or diminish recognition of people with disability as persons before the law, or deny or diminish a person’s ability to exercise legal capacity. Substitute decision-making arrangements vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and are a key source for significant and widespread breaches of human rights, especially against those who may need support in decision-making.
Australia must withdraw its Interpretative Declaration in relation to Article 12.
