Since Australia introduced the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), people have talked about it as a major step forward for equality. The Act was meant to protect people with disability from discriminatory treatment and help create a more inclusive society. But more than thirty years later, it’s clear that many people don’t fully understand how the Act actually works.
Confusion about disability discrimination law is weakening its power to protect people
Peta Spyrou, Alice Taylor and Robin Banks
ABC
Tuesday 2nd December, 2025
