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10.76 State and territory disability services legislation provides the statutory basis for the provision of supports and services to people with disability.[78]
10.77 The role of disability services legislation in regulating restrictive practices is a major focus of Chapter 8, where the ALRC proposes the development of a national or nationally consistent approach that considers, among other things, the need for regulation of restrictive practices in disability services.
10.78 More generally, disability services legislation is another area where state and territory governments should facilitate review to ensure laws are consistent with the National Decision-Making Principles and the Commonwealth decision-making model.