The Thriving Kids Advisory Group’s final report, released Tuesday, sets out an inclusive vision that will offer crucial support to children with developmental delay and/or Autism from all walks of life, according to national disability and multicultural services provider SSI.

As a country with a rich and diverse identity, inclusion and social cohesion should be the north star guiding government decision making. Today, our federal politicians have voted on hate speech and migration laws, despite calls for greater consultation — particularly from the communities most affected by hate and discrimination.