Disability Discrimination Act Review – Issues Paper

Closes 24 Oct 2025

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Part 7 – Further options for reform

The following questions relate to the discussion set out in Part 7 of the Issues Paper.

This part of the paper seeks views on further options for reform including lessons that could be drawn from other anti-discrimination laws, how the operation of the law could be clarified, what supports or guidance could be provided to duty holders and how we can future-proof the Disability Discrimination Act.

48. Are there examples of legislative provisions in Commonwealth or state and territory anti-discrimination law that could be drawn on to modernise or strengthen the Disability Discrimination Act?

(Please select one)

49. What additional guidance materials should be provided to the community, including duty holders, about the operation of the Disability Discrimination Act or specific amendments proposed in this paper?
50. How can we ensure the Disability Discrimination Act remains fit-for-purpose into the future?
51. Are there any other issues with the Disability Discrimination Act that should be considered as part of this review?