The Disability Discrimination Act review is happening right now - and it could fundamentally change how disability rights work in Australian universities. But only if the sector actually gets involved.In this episode, Ebe unpacks four game-changing reforms proposed in the DDA review and why every person in our sector needs to engage with this once-in-a-generation opportunity for change.What you'll learnHow universities have historically been absent from disability law reform conversationsFour key areas of DDA reform that could transform university experiences for staff and students with disabilityHow a positive duty framework could incentivise proactive inclusion rather than reactive crisis managementWhy removing 'reasonable' as a qualifier for adjustments mattersHow inherent requirements are being misused as tools of exclusionWhy disability action plans currently function as "insurance policies" rather than accountability toolsThe cost of inaction - and why proactive inclusion is more efficient than the current systemGet involved in the DDA reviewDDA Review Issues Paper - Attorney-General's DepartmentDDA Review consultation page - Australian Human Rights CommissionBackground readingWhy the university sector must engage with the Disability Discrimination Act review - Ebe's original Substack post that sparked this episodeDisability Standards for Education 2005 - Department of EducationSupport the showFor students who want to transform their universities. For staff ready to build genuinely inclusive systems. For academics and professionals who think big about what Australian higher education could become. Ready to raise the bar? Support the podcast: higherhopespod.comFollow us: LinkedIn @HigherHopesPod | Instagram @higherhopespodFull transcript: Available at higherhopespod.com Produced on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples.

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