The disability discrimination act 1992 provides protection for everyone in australia against discrimination based on disability disability discrimination happens when people with a disability or their family, friends, carers or coworkers are treated less fairly than people without a disability. The disability discrimination act 1992 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone with disability in the following areas. Disability discrimination act 1992 dda and the disability. Disability discrimination act 1992 sect 4 interpretation 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears. There are both federal laws and stateterritory laws that make disability discrimination unlawful. The migration act is exempted from the dda, having the effect that it is not unlawful to discriminate on. People with disability have certain additional rights in the workplace, which are outlined by the disability discrimination act 1992 dda. Disability discrimination disability discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably, or not given the same opportunities, as others in a similar situation because of their disability. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person.
Disability standards for education 2005 cth dse the. Federal register of legislation australian government. It is unlawful for a landlord or real estate agent to discriminate against you. The disability discrimination act is an act passed by the parliament of australia in which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, education, publicly available premises, provision of goods and services, accommodation, clubs and associations, and other contexts. Commonwealth interdepartmental committee on quasiregulation 1997. The federal disability discrimination act 1992 cth dda defines assistance animals to include dogs or other animals that are trained to assist a person with a disability to alleviate the effect of the disability and to meet standards of hygiene and behaviour that are appropriate for an animal in a public place. The administration of commonwealth government laws and programs. Anti discrimination act 1991 qld australian human rights commission act 1986 cth disability discrimination act 1992 cth disability standards for education 2005 cth, including guidance notes australian education act 20 cth ccc disability procedures ccc anti discrimination policy. The object of the disability discrimination act 1992 cth disability discrimination act is to ensure that, as far as practicable, persons with disabilities have the same rights to equality before the law as the rest of the community. It seeks to promote recognition and acceptance within the community of the. Disability discrimination act disability standards for access to premises, canberra.
The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. The department of education recognises all students with disability as defined by the dda definition of disability. The university is required to comply with the antidiscrimination act 1991 qld, the disability discrimination act 1992 cth and the. An act relating to discrimination on the ground of disability. In line with international developments, the commonwealth government enacted the disability discrimination act 1992 cth to protect the rights. It also makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis that one of their associates has, or may have a disability. Review of the disability discrimination act 1992 melbourne institute. A brief guide to the disability discrimination act. This paper explores the interaction of migration and disability discrimination laws in australia. Section 4 of the disability discrimination act the dda or the act.
Displayed here are links to compilations of the principal, the most current at the top of the list. Disability discrimination act 1992 cth this act makes it unlawful to discriminate in the provision of goods, services or facilities, against people on the basis that they have, or may have, a disability. This publication is available in hard copy or pdf format from the productivity. The use of the disability discrimination act 1992 cth and other related legislation to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities in australia kairsty wilson principal legal practitioner aed legal centre. Students and employees, including fulltime, parttime, permanent, fixed. Antidiscrimination act 1991 qld australian human rights commission act 1986 cth disability discrimination act 1992 cth disability standards for education 2005 cth, including guidance notes.
Jan 20, 2011 this is a link to a complete version of the disability discrimination act 1992 from the australian government attorney generals com law website. Review of disability discrimination act cth 1992 liv submission. Disability discrimination act 1992 cth antidiscrimination act 1977 nsw. It is an act relating to discrimination on the ground of disability. Legal resources australian centre for disability law. Abs australian bureau of statistics 1981, handicapped persons australia, cat. The disability standards for education 2005 the standards were developed under the disability discrimination act 1992, and came into effect in august 2005. Disability discrimination act 1992 sect 4 interpretation. Act done because of disability and for other reason 11. You can find out how to make a complaint and the time limitations in which you can lodge a complaint on this complaints page by the australian human rights commission anti discrimination board of nsw. It is against the law to discriminate against people for any of the above reasons but only in certain circumstances. Saint stephens college board date of authorisation. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person, in many areas of public life, including employment, education, getting or. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help.
Disability discrimination act 1992 cth policies the. Council is committed to meeting its obligations under the disability discrimination act 1992 cth and the transport standards and continues to make progress towards upgrading its existing bus fleet, bus stops, ferry fleet and ferry terminal infrastructure. Disability standards for education 2005 department of. Review of disability discrimination act cth 1992 liv submission 3 addiction constitutes a disability and this could be usefully clarified in the definition of disability. Disability discrimination act at work get ready for study. Management and operational plan for people with disability. Last updated 14 june 2017 the object of the disability discrimination act 1992 cth disability discrimination act is to ensure that, as far as practicable, persons with disabilities have the same rights to equality before the law as the rest of the community. Students with disabilities policy griffith university. The federal disability discrimination act 1992 dda makes it illegal to harass or discriminate against a person with disability or their associate, on the basis of disability, in the areas of. A brief guide to the disability discrimination act australian human. Disability discrimination act 1992 federal register of legislation.
Disability discrimination act 1992 wikipedia republished. This fact sheet summarises the disability discrimination act 1992 and how it applies in schools. The use of the disability discrimination act 1992 cth. A threedimensional approach to operationalising human rights lee ann basser and melinda jonest until relatively recently, people with disabilities have been excluded from society. It is important for all people to understand their rights and responsibilities at work. Disability discrimination act at work get ready for. This is a link to a complete version of the disability discrimination act 1992 from the australian government attorney generals com law website. Pursuant to s 51 of the disability discrimination act 1992 cth, an alleged discriminator will have discriminated against a person with a disability if they treat the disabled person less favourably, because of their disability, than they treat or would have treated someone without the disability, in circumstances that are the same or are not materially different. It includes physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological and learning disabilities. The disability discrimination act 1992 cth the dda makes unlawful discrimination on the basis of. The ddls works actively towards the eradication of disability discrimination and facilitates and promotes justice for people with disabilities through community legal education sessions to professional and community groups to raise disability awareness and provide information on the disability discrimination act 1992 cth and the equal.
Discrimination in relation to carers, assistants, assistance animals and disability aids 9. Disability discrimination act 1992 dda makes it against the law to treat people unfairly because of a disability. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda provides legal protection for everyone in australia against discrimination based on disability. Indirect discrimination and the disability discrimination act. It also occurs when people are treated less fairly because they are relatives. The links from this page provide a brief outline of the dda, generally and as it applies to a. Indirect discrimination and the disability discrimination. Disability discrimination queensland law handbook online. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda was an act passed by the parliament of australia in 1992 which prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment, education, publicly available premises, provision of goods and services, accommodation, clubs and associations, and other contexts. The australian human rights commission investigates complaints under the disability discrimination act 1992 cth. Carer, assistant, assistance animal and disability aid definitions 10. In a decision dated 15 november 20002, the federal court said that opium dependency is a disability for purposes of the act. Anti discrimination act 1991 qld australian human rights commission act 1986 cth disability discrimination act 1992 cth disability standards for education 2005 cth, including guidance notes australian education act 20 cth the rainforest school protection policy.
Silver lining foundation australia disability discrimination policy students version 1, july 2018 page 5 of 8 c the failure to make reasonable adjustments has, or is likely to have, the effect of. Disability discrimination occurs when people with disability are treated less favourably than people without disability. Additionally, under the disability discrimination act cth 1992 the australian government is committed to eliminating discrimination against people with disability, and ensuring that the fundamental rights of people with disability are recognised on the same basis as the rest of the. Please ensure that you make clear to the inquiries officer that your complaint is under the disability discrimination act 1992 cth, and subsequently, the australian human rights commission act 1986 cth in the event your complaint is not conciliated satisfactorily, and you choose to commence proceedings in the federal court. Disability discrimination act 1992 wikimili, the free. Introduction disability discrimination act the dda. Apr 19, 2018 this is a compilation of the disability discrimination act 1992 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 12 april 2018 the compilation date. Australia has legislation in the form of the disability discrimination act 1992 cth and the disability standards for education 2005 cth that has the objective of eliminating disability. Disability discrimination act 1992 the department of. It also makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis that one of. Disability discrimination in education and the defence of unjustifiable hardship elizabeth waldeck and robert guthrie abstract the disability discrimination act 1992 cth the dda provides protection for the rights of people with disabilities in australia in many facets of everyday life. The definition of disability used in the disability discrimination act 1992 cth dda is broad. Introduction section 4 of the disability discrimination act the.
The disability discrimination act 1992 cth the dda makes unlawful discrimination on the basis of220 physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, and neurological and learning disabilities. Disability discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably, or not given the same opportunities as others in a similar situation because of their disability. Disability discrimination australian human rights commission. The purpose of this policy is to protect students with a disability or students who have an associate with a disability from unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the basis of that disability scope. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person, in many areas. Discrimination is defined to include failing to make reasonable adjustments for the person. Indirect discrimination and the disability discrimination act 1992 cth. This is a compilation of the disability discrimination act 1992 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 12 april 2018 the compilation date. The migration act 1958 cth the migration act regulates, inter alia, the arrival and presence in australia of noncitizens. The use of the disability discrimination act 1992 cth and. Disability discrimination act 1992 1 an act relating to discrimination on the ground of disability part 1preliminary 1 short title see note 1 this act may be cited as the disability discrimination act 1992. The university is required to comply with the anti discrimination act 1991 qld, the disability discrimination act 1992 cth and the disability standards for education 2005 cth.
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