Mr. James Cawley:

I thank Deputy Cairns for asking such a great question. It is an opportunity to actually talk about the UNCRPD implementation plan. We have all heard about the UNCRPD, but in respect of its implementation, any implementation plan needs to be in line with the SMART policy framework, whereby our policies need to be strategic, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. It is a policy framework that a lot of the DPOs, through the DPO network, work together on. That SMART framework allows us to look at how the policies should be strategic and measurable. The NDIS, for example, is a very broad policy with lots of actions and themes. It is really important that we go back to looking at how our policies can be SMART in their implementation. The framework can align really well with the articles of the UNCRPD, and thematically be sorted to fit in with all our intersectionalities as well. It is important that Deputy Cairns raised the issue, because our policies need to align with the articles of the UNCRPD. We must be SMART in our approach.