Australian Autism Alliance Campaign

Commit to a Fairer Future for Autistic Australians through accountability and action

In the lead-up to the 2025 Federal Election, we are calling on all political parties to make the following commitments through action and accountability to back a stronger, fairer future for Autistic Australians.

Current systemic barriers prevent a fairer future for Autistic Australians. Investing in targeted reforms and policies that improve choice, social justice, life experiences, and outcomes for all Autistic people to thrive across the life span is not only a human right but also a strong investment.

Key commitments needed:

  1. Full Support of the National Autism Strategy – Shifting the dial for Autistic people needs an integrated and interconnected government focus to enable accountability and action.
  2. Effective Education for all Autistic Australians – All education settings should provide the same rights, choices and opportunities for all.
  3. Improve Health & Mental Health for Autistic people – Autistic people struggle to access timely, affordable, available and accessible care.
  4. Building of an Inclusive Society – Society should be safe and supportive for all Australians.
  5. Enduring Economic & Social Outcomes for All – By addressing the needs of Autistic people early on, we can reduce harm and longer-term costs.

Download the full version of “Fairer Future for Autistic Australians”. For more information connect with us or contact the Alliance at chair@australianautismalliance.org.au.

As the election day looms our scorecard below is created to provide an easy reference to reflect the major parties responses to some of our requested commitments under our Fair Australia Campaign and the Fairer Future for Autistic Australians campaign. We also provides links to highlight other disability policy commitments.

FEDERAL ELECTION SCORECARD
(click on the party logo on the right to view their policy statements)
✅ Does Support     ❌ No Commitment
FAIR AUSTRALIA – https://www.fairaustralia.au/
National Disability Minister & Dept (DRC 5.6) ❌ ❌ ✅
15% disability employment target ❌ ❌ ✅
People with disability co-design policy ❌ ✅ ✅
Guarantee NDIS funding & eradicate fraud ✅ ✅ ✅
SECURING A FAIRER AUSTRALIA FOR ALL AUTISTIC AUSTRALIANS
Fully implement the National Autism Strategy ❌ ✅ ✅
Implement the National Health and Mental Health Roadmap ❌ ✅ ✅
Deliver a National Roadmap for Safe Quality & Inclusive Education ❌ ❌ ✅
Expand Autism Assessments to Medicare ❌ ❌ ✅

Also please see the following resources:
Senator David Pocock’s Disability Commitments
Independent Caz Heize’s Disability Commitments
Peter Dutton’s commitment to support children with additional needs

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