Disability Commissioner Slams 'Dangerous Narrative' Around Mosman Park Teen Deaths
Burden of disability should never justify family violence, official says
Nonepaper Staff••1 min read
Australia's disability discrimination commissioner has condemned "dangerous narratives" surrounding the deaths of teenage brothers Leon and Otis Clune in Mosman Park, saying the burden of disability should never be used as justification for family violence.
The commissioner's statement comes in response to media coverage and public commentary about the case that has framed the deaths in terms of caregiver burden.
"Disability is never a justification for violence," the commissioner stated, urging more responsible framing of such tragedies.
Analysis
Why This Matters
How society discusses violence against disabled people shapes attitudes and potentially influences similar situations.
What to Watch
Whether the commissioner's intervention changes the tone of coverage around the case.