Parliament backs disability abuse inquiry

Updated February 18 2019 - 4:41pm, first published 4:39pm
Bill Shorten(R) wants the government to work with Labor on terms for a disability royal commission.
Bill Shorten(R) wants the government to work with Labor on terms for a disability royal commission.

A motion supporting a royal commission into the mistreatment of people with disabilities has passed federal parliament, with the prime minister vowing to seek further advice from the states and territories on the issue.