Disability Discrimination Act Review – Issues Paper

Closes 24 Oct 2025

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Part 5 – Exemptions

The following questions relate to the discussion set out in Part 5 of the Issues Paper.

  • This part outlines the exemptions in the Disability Discrimination Act and seeks views on whether the exemptions are the minimum necessary to implement and maintain government policies and law, or whether any unnecessary provisions can be removed.
  • This part considers specific changes to the special measures exemption and the Australian Human Rights Commission’s powers to grant temporary exemptions.
33. Could any of the permanent exemptions be narrowed or updated, while balancing other policy considerations?

(Please select one)

34. Should the Australian Human Rights Commission be given the power to grant special measures certificates?

(Please select one)

35. Should a definition for special measures be added to the Disability Discrimination Act?

(Please select one)

36. Should a definition for temporary exemptions be added to the Disability Discrimination Act?

(Please select one)

37. Would you recommend any changes to the legislative process of granting temporary exemptions?

(Please select one)