Where an act occurred prior to 5 august 2009, the old provisions of the dda will apply. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person, in many areas of public life, including. Age discrimination act of 1992 people over 40 get the most benefits from this act. Disability discrimination legal service ross house 2nd floor, 247 flinders lane melbourne, vic 3000. Review of disability discrimination act cth 1992 liv submission. Disability discrimination act 1992 1 an act relating to discrimination on the ground of disability part 1preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the disability discrimination act 1992. Disability discrimination act 1992 3 club means an association whether incorporated or unincorporated of persons associated together for social, literary, cultural, political, sporting, athletic or other lawful purposes that provides and maintains its facilities, in whole or in part, from the funds of the association.
This fact sheet summarises the disability discrimination act 1992 and how it applies in schools. 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 992 makes it clear that it is against the law for people to discriminate against you in. Law and justice foundation disability discrimination. Discrimination against people with disabilities law and legislation australia. The disability discrimination act dda 1992 protects people with disability from discriminatory treatment in a range of areas including employment, education and access to services, facilities and public areas. The dda covers people who have temporary and permanent. 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. 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. Discrimination in relation to carers, assistants, assistance animals and disability aids 9. 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. Equality act 2010 2010 chapter 15 an act to make provision to require ministers of the crown and others when making strategic decisions about the exercise of their functions to have regard to the desirability of reducing socioeconomic inequalities. Disability discrimination act 1992 federal register of.
An act to amend certain acts to provide for consistency with the disability. Disability discrimination queensland law handbook online. Disability discrimination act 1992 dda makes it against the law to treat people unfairly because of a disability. Australias antidiscrimination law attorneygenerals. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda protects australians against being treated unfairly or harassed based on a disability they have, have had in the past or may have in the future. The act makes disability discrimination unlawful and promotes equal rights, equal opportunity and equal access for people with. Disability discrimination act 1992 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary 1. 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. Disability discrimination and other human rights legislation. It seeks to promote recognition and acceptance within the community of the principle that persons with disabilities have the same. This compilation was prepared on 8 march 2005 taking into account.
Dyslexia would therefore be covered by the provisions of both the dda and the disability standards for education 2005 made under that act. Disability discrimination australian human rights commission. The disability discrimination act doesnotprescribe anv particular action. A gives protection for all people in australia against discrimination based on disability.
Complaints under the disability discrimination act 1992, combined with participants views. Rights legislation amendment act 2009 cth has made a number of significant changes the disability discrimination act 1992 cth dda. Disability discrimination is when a person is treated unfairly because of their disability. Disability discrimination act 1992 cwlth approved providers, service supervisors and management, and educators of early childhood education. The disability discrimination act 1992 the disability discrimination act 1992 the dda protects everyone in australia against discrimination based on disability. Introduction section 4 of the disability discrimination act the. Disability discrimination act 1992 background disability discrimination is when a person with a disability is treated less favourably than a person without the disability in the same or similar circumstances. Disability discrimination act 1992 dda and the disability. Age discrimination act of 1992 by bryson moody on prezi. Disability discrimination act 1992 antidiscrimination database. Australia enacted a dis ability discrimination act in 1992, and in europe, sweden 1999 and the netherlands 2003 have also begun to adopt antidis criminatory legislation. Below you will find the references to each of the pages on this site. What is the disability discrimination act the disability discrimination act 1992 d.
The administration of commonwealth government laws and programs. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda provides legal protection for everyone in australia against discrimination based on disability. The list of abbreviations related to ada americans with disabilities act of 1992. 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. As a manager, make sure you give all your staff the same access to opportunities, regardless of any disability. Disability discrimination act 1992 sect 22 education 1 it is unlawful for an educational authority to discriminate against a person on the ground of the persons disability. Under the antidiscrimination act ada it is unlawful. This compilation was prepared on 27 march 2006 taking into account. The commonwealth disability discrimination act 1992 dda makes it against the law to treat people unfairly because of a disability. Disability legislation disability discrimination act. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda is a significant piece of australian. People who wish to make a complaint under the dda must lodge the complaint first with the australian human rights commission.
A case for amending the disability discrimination act 1992 cth kate rattigan this case note examines the important high court decision in purvis, which considered aspects of the disability discrimination act 1992 cth. It contains several high level provisions, making it. This is a link to a complete version of the disability discrimination act 1992 from the australian government attorney generals com law website. An act relating to discrimination on the ground of disability. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda is a commonwealth law and can be used in any australian state. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda was introduced in 1993 by the australian government to provide protection against discrimination based on. Chapter 5 the disability discrimination act contents. Review of the disability discrimination act 1992 melbourne institute. It encourages everyone to be involved in implementing the act and to share in the overall benefits to the community and the economy that flow from participation by the widest range of people. Australias federal antidiscrimination laws are contained in the following legislation. An act to amend the disability discrimination act 1995. Disability discrimination act 1992 sect 22 education. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the.
Disability discrimination act 1992 early childhood education and. Disability discrimination happens when people with a disability are treated less fairly than people without a disability. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person, in many areas. The department also administers the australian government guidelines on the recognition of sex and gender. Pdf has the disability discrimination act closed the. The disability discrimination act 1992 dda is about providing a fair go for australians with disabilities.
Disability discrimination act dda get ready for study. This publication is available in hard copy or pdf format from the productivity. What is the disability discrimination act dda 1992. The use of the disability discrimination act 1992 cth. Its focus is on addressing the physical and attitudinal barriers that prevent people with disabilities from making the most of their abilities and participating more fully in the community. Section 4 of the disability discrimination act the dda or the act. Disability discrimination, direct and indirect, occurs when people with disability get treated less favourably than.
The act prohibits discrimination against disabled people in a range of circumstances, covering employment and occupation, education, transport, and the provision of goods, facilities, services, premises and the exercise of public functions. 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. Adolescents perceptions of friends and parents influence on aspects of their school adjustment 1989 the journal of early adolescence. Equal opportunity act 2010 disability discrimination act 1992. Review of the disability discrimination act 1992 productivity. The definition of disability in the disability discrimination act 1992 dda is sufficiently broad as to include dyslexia within the meaning of that term as outlined in recommendation 1. Chapter 5 effectiveness in eliminating discrimination.
These changes commenced operation from 5 august 2009 and this chapter has been updated to reflect the law as amended. The disability discrimination act 1992 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone with disability in the following areas. It also aims to promote equal opportunity and access for people with disability. Although health issues and other factors may affect their capabilities, this act protects their right to work until they make the choice not to. The case explored the tensions that arise from trying to balance the duty to provide a nondiscriminatory educational. It is an act relating to discrimination on the ground of disability. Disability discrimination act 1992 cth policies the.