Rosemary Kayess is the Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner. A wealth of knowledge with her academic background in law, tireless work ethic and lived experience as a quadriplegic have led to many leadership roles. With a keen interest in geopolitics, she's also made an impact overseas being appointed to lead the charge as an Australian delegate at the United Nations.

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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Intro

(00:03:47) Early life

(00:06:06) From the onset of the accident - education in law

(00:08:15) Talking about inspiration and being real

(00:11:35) When others impact you positively

(00:13:46) Becoming what you think about

(00:17:00) Hey Elon Musk, if you’re listening

(00:17:45) Technology

(00:20:00) Keep the wheels turning

(00:23:15) Remembering to stay healthy

(00:25:00) Inspiration porn and not being understood

(00:33:40) Leadership roles and maintaining focus

(00:38:21) Lived experience with leadership roles in law

(00:40:40) Doctoral studies and international impact

(00:47:00) Transportation including international travel

(00:53:10) The NDIS

(00:59:52) Funding, education and politics

(01:05:45) Has the Royal Commission into Disability had impact and OBCAT

(01:10:10) Private institutions, Commercialising Law & Order and Criminalisation of Disability

(01:16:20) The role of the Commissioner explained

(01:21:12) Changing the language and the impact of spin branding

(01:24:18) Future plans

Episode 61: #060 Rosemary Kayess