A parliamentary committee is in the midst of an enquiry into Australia's immigration policy. The Australian Government currently requires all refugees and immigrants to undergo a health assessment before coming into the country. The potential health costs of each person is assessed and if someone has a disability or health condition that will cost taxpayers at least $20 000 over a lifetime, they are blocked from entering Australia. Featured in story: Executive Officer of the National Ethnic Disability Alliance, Dr Dinesh Wadiwel

After the announcement of the closure of a special school in Sydney, the Carers Alliance came out to say that this is another example of the 'Education Revolution' leaving behind children with disabilities. Featured in story: Mary Lou Carter, party secretary Carers Alliance Australia

Following a raid on euthanasia advocacy group Exit International's Victorian offices, West Australian Greens MP Robin Chapple says he still intends to introduce euthanasia legislation to State parliament next week. Featured in story: Greens MP Robin Chapple

Queensland deputy opposition leader, Lawrence Springborg this week introduced a Private members bill to Queensland parliament decriminalising altruistic surrogacy for heterosexual couples but not for same sex couples. Features: Deputy Opposition Leader, Lawrence Springborg; Louise Du Chesne, spokesperson for Action Reform Change Queensland.

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre will launch a draft Stolen Generations Reparations Tribunal Bill next Friday, based on almost 10 years worth of research and consultation. Not focusing on compensation alone and based on Canada and South Africa's experiences, this draft bill's main aim is to restore identity and take the next step toward reconciliation. Featured in this story: Robin Banks, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre