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Disability Standards

 

Disability Standards define rights and responsibilities for people with a disability regarding equal access and opportunity. These standards are mandatory under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992. For further information, see:

• Disability Standards and Guidelines. Comprehensive information about Disability Standards on the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission website.
• Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport. Standards approved by Parliament on 23 October 2002.
• Draft Disability Standard on access to premises.
• Advisory Notes on Access to Premises. HREOC guidelines for providing access to premises.