We commend the department for being committed to addressing challenges and embedding inclusive practices into everyday policing.

We believe that the most pressing issue in relation to disability accessibility and inclusion is for victims, witnesses and suspects with complex communication needs (CCNs), who are overrepresented in the justice system.

People with CCNs face a range of challenges when interacting with the justice system including issues reporting crime from a lack of access to communication supports.

We expect that access is provided in the form of wheelchairs and ramps for people with physical disabilities. Equally, communication access is required for people who experience difficulty speaking, understanding, reading and/or writing.