Community feedback will ensure public transport is more accessible for people with disability.
Feedback is being sought on proposed updates to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards), which will implement the package of reforms announced by the Australian Government in March 2024.
The reform package is designed to improve the accessibility of Australia's public transport network for people with disability. Feedback on the exposure draft details the legal amendments to implement the reform package and the revised version of the Transport Standards Guidelines.
We're seeking your views on:
- The clarity of the amendments and if they reflect the intent of the agreed reforms.
- The effectiveness of the transitional arrangements for operators and providers, particularly in scenarios where processes are underway to acquire or significantly upgrade assets.
- Any other relevant view or information.
We are also seeking feedback on the Transport Standards Guidelines, which will help organisations implement the reforms and provide important guidance on what is required.
The reforms were developed in collaboration with people with disability, the public transport industry and state and territory governments.
You can provide feedback on individual amendments, the whole exposure draft, or just the sections relevant to your industry, interest area or individual circumstances. Consultation is now open until 11.59pm (AEDT) on 20 November 2025.
