NO.059

PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION

ACT 1992

The Australian Government welcomes the release of the Productivity Commission’s

final inquiry report on the Review of the Disability Discrimination Act

1992.

The Disability Discrimination Act has been in operation more than

10 years.

There have been many significant achievements during those 10 years which

have assisted people with disabilities to participate fully in community life.

However, as the Productivity Commission’s comprehensive report shows,

there is still more to be done.

It is timely that some aspects of the operation of the Act be reviewed to

ensure it is working effectively for people with disabilities, without imposing

undue burdens on business and industry.

The Government is working through each of the Commission’s recommendations

to provide a considered response in due course.

The report raises complex issues which need thorough consideration. However,

the Government is pleased to release it at this time to the public as each recommendation

will be of interest to industry, the disability sector and the community in

general.

Copies may be downloaded from the Productivity Commission’s website

at www.pc.gov.au.

MELBOURNE

14 July 2004

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