Accessibility temporary exemption reports

Passenger rail operators are committed to providing safe and accessible rail services for the community. The industry is continuing to improve accessibility across the network, with a range of infrastructure upgrades and other initiatives underway.

In 2022, the following ARA members were granted temporary exemptions from certain provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (‘DDA’); the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Cth) (‘Transport Standards’); and the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Cth) (‘Premises Standards’):

  • Transport for NSW, including Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink, and Transport Asset Holding Entity of New South Wales
  • Department of Transport and Planning Victoria
  • Metro Trains Melbourne
  • V/Line
  • Public Transport Authority of Western Australia, including TransPerth and TransWA

As part of the temporary exemptions granted by the Australian Human Rights Commission, progress reports are prepared by each member benefiting from the exemption and made available on their respective websites. You can access links to these reports below.

Reports for Current 2022 Temporary Exemptions

Reports for Expired Temporary Exemptions

Reports for the period to 30 September 2020

Reports for the period to 30 September 2019

Reports for the period to 30 September 2018

Reports for the period to 30 September 2017

Reports for the period to 30 September 2016

Key contacts

General Manager - Passenger Rail and Safety