This week, the Queensland Productivity Commission is pushing to opt out of the National Construction Code’s Liveable Housing Design Standard.

The standard allows Australians with a disability and with an accessibility need to add simple features for a better quality of life and improve safety.

Advocates and organisations are concerned this recommendation will set Queensland a step backwards for accessibility.

Image: Image supplied by Sporting Wheelies

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Dane Cross – Chief Operating Officer of Sporting Wheelies and wheelchair user

First aired on The Wire, Friday 22 August 2025