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Disability Discrimination Act

 

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth) applies across Australia and is one of many anti-discrimination laws that operate in the country. This legislation is administered by the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission. Their web site provides detailed information about the legislation and its provisions for disability access. Relevant sections include:

• Disability rights home page: A range of resources and links on disability rights and discrimination issues.
  
• A brief guide to the Disability Discrimination Act: Links to information about the Disability Discrimination Act and its application to a range of situations in everyday life.
  
• Access to premises: News, resources, guidelines and links concerning disability access under the Disability Discrimination Act. Under the legislation, it's unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of disability in providing access to or use of premises that are open to the public.

Relevant parts of the Act include:

• Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Sect 23: Access to premises
  
• Disability discrimination, Sect 9: Guide Dogs, hearing assistance dogs and trained animals