The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) for the first time in over 15 years. As part of this review, the government is seeking feedback from the public on ways to reform the Act to better protect people with disability from discrimination.
We at Centre for Accessibility Australia have already made a submission to this review, emphasising the importance of ICT accessibility in ensuring that people with disability have equal access to information and opportunities. As an organisation that advocates for digital accessibility, we believe that it is crucial that the DDA is updated to reflect the importance of digital accessibility in today’s society.
The review is considering several key areas, including updating the definitions of direct and indirect discrimination, introducing a positive duty for organisations to eliminate disability discrimination, and clarifying the duty to make adjustments for people with disability.
We encourage everyone to make their voice heard and provide feedback on the review. You can do this by making a submission responding to the questions in the Issues Paper or by completing the community survey.
More information is available on the Attorney-General’s Department website
By working together, we can help create a more inclusive and accessible society for people with disability. The deadline for submissions is October 24, 2025, and we encourage everyone to participate in the review process.
As we move forward, it’s essential that digital accessibility is prioritised to ensure equal access to information, services, and opportunities for people with disability. Let’s work together to make sure that the DDA is fit for purpose and provides adequate protection for people with disability, with a strong focus on digital inclusion and accessibility for all.