| Disability Discrimination Act 1992 | |
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| Parliament of Australia | |
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| Citation | No. 135 of 1992 or No. 135, 1992 as amended |
| Territorial extent | States and territories of Australia |
| Enacted by | House of Representatives |
| Enacted by | Senate |
| Legislative history | |
| First chamber: House of Representatives | |
| Bill title | Disability Discrimination Bill 1992 |
| Introduced by | Brian Howe |
| First reading | 26 May 1992 |
| Second reading | 19 Aug 1992 |
| Third reading | 19 Aug 1992 |
| Status: In force | |
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The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) 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. Discrimination is defined to include failing to make reasonable adjustments for the person. The Australian Human Rights Commission are given and assess complaints made under the Act.