Confusion about disability discrimination law is weakening its power to protect people

Peta Spyrou; Alice Taylor; Robin  Banks

Confusion about disability discrimination law is weakening its power to protect people

Peta Spyrou
, Alice Taylor
, Robin Banks

Faculty of Law

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Journal	ABC Religion & Ethics
Publication status	Published - 2 Dec 2025

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Confusion about disability discrimination law is weakening its power to protect people

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