Disability Services and Inclusion 2023

# Disability Services and Inclusion Bill 2023 ## What it does This bill sets up a new legal framework for how disability support services are funded and run in Australia. It creates rules that disability service providers must follow—including a code of conduct—and establishes a system where organisations can get certificates proving they meet these standards. The government can also hand out grants to disability services on specific conditions, with the Secretary of the Department checking that providers are doing what they promised. ## Why it matters If you or someone you know uses disability services, this creates clearer standards about what quality and conduct you should expect. It's meant to protect people with disability by making sure providers are accountable, transparent about how they use information, and operating fairly across the board. ## Key details - **Code of conduct**: All disability service providers funded under this bill must follow a mandatory code—breaching it can result in losing funding or accreditation. - **Compliance certificates**: Services can get official certificates from approved accreditors proving they meet standards, making it easier for people to identify legitimate, quality providers. - **Data protection**: The bill has strict rules about how disability services can use and share personal information about clients, with penalties for unauthorised disclosure.

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