After a 7 month long senate inquiry, the government has rejected the Coalition’s Airline Passenger Protections bill.

Disability advocates are disappointed the Federal government will not implement a code of conduct to better protect disability aids.

Three-time Paralympian medallist Christie Dawes says policies should allow for more flexibility when it comes to assisting passengers with disability.

Powerd Media’s reporter Emma Myers spoke with Christie Dawes about her experiences and why a code of conduct in airlines is critical.

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Produced By: Emma Myers

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First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 25 March 2025