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What is the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 in Australia?
- A law providing welfare payments to people with disabilities
- A law requiring all public buildings to be accessible
- A law making it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities in employment, education and access to services
Why this is the correct answer
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with disabilities in employment, education, accommodation and access to goods and services. It aims to promote equal participation and opportunity for Australians with disability. The Act applies to both physical and intellectual disabilities.