The Importance of Diversity in Politics with Senator Jordon Steele-John

By Spinal Cord Injuries Australia

August 17, 2022

What do you think about the importance of diversity in politics? In this episode, Susan Wood focuses on the topics. She has a fantastic conversation with Western Australia Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John.

The senator shares his first day working at Parliament House as a person with a disability. They also discuss the importance of disability representation and the importance of diversity in politics. Moreover, the episode also presents how including people with disabilities in legislation goes well beyond topics like the NDIS and Disability Support Pension.

The episode presents in both voice and video forms. Please access it with the integrated podcast or YouTube player. You can also choose your favourite podcast platform with the following list.

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