Craig Wallace has stepped down from his role as president of People with Disability Australia.
Wallace announced the news last week in a statement of resignation on his official website.
Wallace wrote that his early resignation will enable him to focus on his campaign roles and to support his family members after the passing of his father.
“I have always said that leadership in the disability rights movement is an earned privilege that should not be carried as a burden,” said Wallace.
“I thank you all for your trust and the privilege of holding a position of leadership in our community.
“Going forward I’m willing to work in a professional capacity to assist PWDA and our Alliance partners in any way I can should this be required.”
Wallace thanked everyone in Australia who supported and engaged with disability rights over the years.
“Disabled people deserve committed leaders whose hearts and minds are on the job and who are ambitious to serve,” said Wallace.
“I will always be loyal to PWDA which has provided me with so many opportunities and which, along with our alliance partners, is the best hope for a progressive united democratic voice for disabled people in Australia.”
Wallace announced on twitter that Bonnie Millen will be the new A/G president.