David McGinlay has a legal background and is admitted to practice in the Northern Territory and South Australia.
His professional trajectory is firmly rooted in his ardent commitment to equal rights for individuals with disabilities, and his unwavering advocacy for disability rights.
Mr McGinlay has been the chief executive of Disability Rights Advocacy Service in South Australia since October 2021. He also has a wealth of experience from his prior role at the Darwin Community Legal Service, where he played a pivotal role in championing the interests of individuals with disabilities within the NDIS Appeals domain. His impactful efforts reverberated across East Arnhem and Katherine, where he fervently advocated for Aboriginal clients navigating the intricate landscape of NDIS legislation. Mr McGinlay had ardently campaigned for the empowerment of local decision-making authority.
