Have your say on the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport
Community consultation on Stage 2 reforms of the Transport Standards now open!
Consultation on Stage 2 reforms of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards) is now open from 15 March 2022 to 9 August 2022.
Stage 2 reforms of the Transport Standards includes 54 reform areas, detailed in 61 chapters in the Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation (located in the documents section).
You can find additional information including in other languages here: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-accessibility/reform-transport-standards/stage-2-reforms
“Tell your story” through the online surveys, in writing, by video or by audio recording via email, by telephone or by taking part in one of the public consultations held across the country, details on how can be found here: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/have-your-say/stage-2-reform-disability-standards-accessible-public-transport-2002
The Department has also arranged free public viewing access to referenced Australian Standards listed in the Consultation RIS. This will be made available by Standards Australia to ensure the broader community has an opportunity to review the standards as part of the consultation process. The standards will be available to view during the following dates:
- Tuesday 19 April to Friday 20 May 2022 (5 weeks)
- Tuesday 7 June to Tuesday 9 August 2022 (9 weeks)
If you have any queries on Stage 2 reforms, would like to assist the Department to promote the CRIS or want more info on how use the attached stakeholder pack please contact us on 1800 621 372 or email DisabilityTransport@infrastructure.gov.au
