Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Amendment 2026

I, Michelle Rowland, Attorney‑General, make the following standards.

Dated 27 July 2026   

Michelle Rowland

Attorney‑General

Contents

1  Name

2  Commencement

3  Authority

4  Schedules

Schedule 1—Part 1 (Preliminary) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 2—Part 2 (Access paths) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 3—Part 3 (Manoeuvring areas) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 4—Part 4 (Passing areas) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 5—Part 5 (Resting points) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 6—Part 6 (Ramps) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 7—Part 7 (Waiting areas) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 8—Part 8 (Boarding) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 9—Part 9 (Allocated space) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 10—Part 10 (Surfaces) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 11—Part 11 (Handrails and grabrails) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 12—Part 12 (Doorways and doors) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 13—Part 13 (Lifts) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 14—Part 14 (Stairs) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 15—Part 15 (Toilets) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 16—Part 16 (Symbols) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 17—Part 17 (Signs) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 18—Part 18 (Tactile ground surface indicators) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 19—Part 19 (Alarms) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 20—Part 20 (Lighting) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 21—Part 21 (Controls) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 22—Part 22 (Furniture and fitments) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 23—Part 23 (Street furniture) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 24—Part 24 (Gateways) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 25—Part 25 (Payment of fares) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 26—Part 26 (Hearing augmentation–listening systems) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 27—Part 27 (Information) Amendments

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Schedule 28—Part 28 (Booked services) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 29—Part 29 (Food and drink services) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 30—Part 30 (Belongings) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 31—Part 31 (Priority) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 32—Part 31A (Training to prevent disability discrimination) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 33—Miscellaneous amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Schedule 34—Application and transitional provisions

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Name

  This instrument is the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Amendment 2026.

2  Commencement

 (1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Note 1: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

Note 2: Subsection 31(4) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 provides that a disability standard does not take effect before the end of the period in which the standard could be disallowed in either House of the Parliament.

 (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under subsection 31(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

4  Schedules

  Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1—Part 1 (Preliminary) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 1.6

Repeal the section.

2  Section 1.7

Repeal the section, substitute:

1.7  Tables in sections provide for application of Standards

  These Standards apply to conveyances, premises and infrastructure as indicated in a table below each section.

3  Sections 1.8 to 1.11

Repeal the sections, substitute:

1.8  Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:

(a) assistance animal;

(b) Commission;

(c) disability;

(d) disability discrimination.

  In these Standards:

Access Code means the Access Code for Buildings, published by the Australian Building Codes Board, a copy of the text of which is set out in Schedule 1 to the Premises Standards.

accessible:

 (a) in relation to a light rail car—means a light rail car that is marked as being accessible; or

 (b) in relation to a taxi—means a taxi that is marked as being accessible; or

 (c) in relation to a tram car—means a tram car that is marked as being accessible; or

 (d) in relation to a rail car—means a rail car that is marked as being accessible.

Note: Section 8.1C provides that cars on certain conveyances must only be marked as being accessible if the conveyance provides access to certain facilities.

access path means a path that permits independent travel for all passengers to, into or within public transport premises, infrastructure or conveyances.

Act means the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

allocated space means a three‑dimensional space that can accommodate a wheelchair or similar mobility aid.

AS 1428.1 (2009) means AS 1428.1‑2009 Design for access and mobility, Part 1: General requirements for access ‑ New building work, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS 1428.1 (2021) means AS 1428.1‑2021 Design for access and mobility, Part 1: General requirements for access ‑ New building work, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS 1428.2 (1992) means AS 1428.2‑1992 Design for access and mobility, Part 2: Enhanced and additional requirements — Buildings and facilities, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS 1428.4.2 (2018) means AS 1428.4‑2018 Design for access and mobility, Part 4.2: Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment — Wayfinding signs, as in force or existing at the time when this section commences.

AS 1428.5 (2021) means AS 1428.5‑2021 Design for access and mobility, Part 5: Communication for people who are deaf or hearing impaired, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS 1735.12 (2020) means AS 1735.12‑2020 Lifts, escalators and moving walks, Part 12: Facilities for persons with disabilities (EN 81‑70:2018, MOD), as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS 1744 (2015) means AS 1744‑2015 Standard alphabets for road signs, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS 2890.5 (2020) means AS 2890.5‑2020 Parking facilities, Part 5: On‑street parking, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS 3856.1 (2021) means AS 3856.1:2021 Hoists and ramps for people with disabilities — Vehicle‑mounted Product requirements, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS 3962 (2020) means AS 3962:2020 Guidelines for design of marinas, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS EN 301 549 (2020) means AS EN 301 549‑2020 Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS/NZS 1428.4.1 (2009) means AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009 Design for access and mobility, Part 4.1: Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment ‑ Tactile ground surface indicators, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS/NZS 2890.6 (2009) means AS/NZS 2890.6:2009 Parking facilities, Part 6: Off‑street parking for people with disabilities, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

AS/NZS ISO 10865.1 (2015) means AS/NZS ISO 10865.1:2015 Wheelchair containment and occupant retention systems for accessible transport vehicles designed for use by both sitting and standing passengers, Part 1: Systems for rearward‑facing wheelchair‑seated passengers, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

Australian Design Rule 58 means Australian Design Rule 58/00 — Requirements for Omnibuses Designed for Hire and Reward.

Note: The Australian Design Rule 58 is also known as the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 58/00 ‑ Requirements for Omnibuses Designed for Hire and Reward) 2006.

boarding device means a device designed to facilitate access to and from a conveyance, and includes hoists, removeable gangways, boarding ramps, scissor lifts, and aerobridges.

conveyance: see section 1.12.

dedicated school bus: a bus is a dedicated school bus only during the time in which it is being used to provide a service that operates to transport primary or secondary students to or from school or for other school purposes.

dial‑a‑ride service means a service that:

 (a) is usually operated by a small bus; and

 (b) serves a local community; and

 (c) operates on flexible routes that allow passengers to be picked up and dropped off at their front doors.

direct assistance means help given by an operator or provider:

 (a) to make public transport accessible to persons with disabilities when premises, infrastructure or conveyances do not fully comply with these Standards; or

 (b) to provide non‑discriminatory access on request.

equivalent access: see section 1.16.

fare system means an electronic or other system that facilitates fare payment and validation, and includes a fare system vending machine, a cashless reload device, a validation device, or a check‑in kiosk.

fixed gangway means a structure that provides pedestrian access between a fixed jetty or shore and a floating structure.

Guidelines means the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Guidelines 2026, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

hail‑and‑ride service means a service operated by a bus that follows set routes but may stop for passengers at any safe point on the route.

infrastructure: see section 1.18.

ISO 7001 (2007) means ISO 7001:2007 Graphical symbols —Public information symbols, as in force or existing at the time this section commences.

manoeuvring area means a space in which a wheelchair or similar mobility aid is able to turn.

operator: see section 1.20.

passenger loading zone means an area with one or more spaces for vehicles to stop at in order to pick up or drop off passengers.

premises means structures, buildings or attached facilities that are provided for passenger use as part of a public transport service.

Premises Standards means the Disability (Access to Premises—Buildings) Standards 2010.

premises to which the Premises Standards apply means premises to which Part H2 of the Access Code applies.

priority seat means a seat identified as available for a person with disabilities if the person requires a seat.

provider: see section 1.22.

public transport service: see section 1.23.

removeable gangway means a deployable ramp that bridges the gap between a pontoon boarding point and ferry deck.

Rules of Unified English Braille means The Rules of Unified English Braille Third Edition 2024, as in force or existing at the time when this section commences.

small aircraft means an aircraft with fewer than 30 seats for the carriage of passengers.

WCAG means the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, as in force or existing on the day this section commences.

Note: The WCAG could in 2026 be viewed on the World Wide Web Consortium’s website (www.w3.org).

4  At the end of subsection 1.12(2)

Add:

 ; (d) charter flights;

 (e) joy flights;

 (f) recreational flights.

5  Sections 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.17, 1.19 and 1.21

Repeal the sections.

6  Subsection 1.22(1)

Omit “public transport infrastructure”, substitute “conveyances, premises or infrastructure”.

7  At the end of section 1.23

Add:

 (4) A public transport service does not include a service that operates airports, terminals or other facilities that do not accept aircraft transporting members of the public in accordance with fixed schedules to and from fixed places over specific routes.

8  Section 1.24

Repeal the section.

Schedule 2—Part 2 (Access paths) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Subsection 2.1(2)

Omit “AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 8.1”, substitute “clause 8.1 of AS 1428.2 (1992)”.

2  Section 2.1 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) For the purposes of this section, an access path includes a fixed gangway.

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

3  Section 2.2

Repeal the section, substitute:

2.2  Continuous accessibility

 (1) Access paths must be provided that enable passengers to:

 (a) approach premises or infrastructure from any accessible car parking spaces within or associated with the premises or infrastructure; and

 (b) enter premises or infrastructure from both of the following:

 (i) adjoining public streets or walkways where there is an entrance point to those premises or infrastructure;

 (ii) public infrastructure, buildings or structures that are separate from but are close or connected to the premises and infrastructure (including at passenger loading zones, taxi ranks or bus stops); and

 (c) access public spaces and accessible facilities within the premises or infrastructure.

 (2) Access paths must be easily identifiable.

 (3) Access paths must be designed to minimise the distance that persons with disabilities need to move to travel between accessible facilities of premises or infrastructure.

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

4  Section 2.3

Before “If”, insert “(1)”.

5  Section 2.3 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

6  Subsection 2.4(1)

Omit “(AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 6.4, Width of path of travel)”.

7  Subsection 2.4(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

 (2) However, if a moving walkway forms part of an access path, the minimum unobstructed width of the moving walkway must be 850 mm.

8  Section 2.4 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

9  Subsection 2.5(1)

Omit “Poles”, substitute “Structures such as poles”.

10  Subsection 2.5(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

 (2) Structures such as poles, columns, stanchions, bollards and fixtures that abut an access path must have a luminance contrast of not less than 30%, as tested in accordance with Appendix B of AS 1428.1 (2021), when viewed against:

 (a) the surrounding floor or pavement; or

 (b) other fixed surfaces that are within 2 m of the obstacle.

11  Section 2.5 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

12  After subsection 2.6(1)

Insert:

 (1A) Subject to subsection (1B) and section 2.7, the access path must have a vertical dimension that extends unobstructed for at least 1,500 mm starting from the path’s floor.

 (1B) No objects or fixtures are to project into the access path unless the object or fixture is:

 (a) a grabrail; or

 (b) a device to signal to request the use of a boarding device; or

 (c) overhead handrails or handgrips; or

 (d) a forward excursion barrier, or a lateral excursion barrier, that complies with AS/NZS ISO 10865.1 (2015).

13  Subsection 2.6(2)

Omit “Subsection (1) applies”, substitute “Subsections (1), (1A) and (1B) apply”.

14  Subsection 2.6(3)

Omit “the commencement of this section”, substitute “2 April 2004”.

15  Section 2.6 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

16  Section 2.7

Before “Between”, insert “(1)”.

17  After subsection 2.7(1)

Insert:

 (2) For the purposes of this section, the front wheel arches of the bus are the areas forward and rearward of the axle that contain the front road wheels plus any supporting chassis structure.

18  Section 2.7 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

19  Section 2.8 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

20  Section 2.9 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Schedule 3—Part 3 (Manoeuvring areas) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 3.1

Before “A”, insert “(1)”.

2  Section 3.1

Omit “AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 6.2, Circulation space for a 180 degree wheelchair turn”, substitute “clause 3.5 of AS1428.1 (2021) (circulation space for wheelchair turn)”.

3  Section 3.1 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

4  Section 3.2

Repeal the section, substitute:

3.2  Obstructions in manoeuvring area—conveyances

 (1) Manoeuvring areas within conveyances must enable persons in wheelchairs or mobility aids to be able to enter and exit a conveyance and position their aids in the allocated space.

 (2) If this is not practicable, operators must provide equivalent access by direct assistance.

Note: See sections 33.3 to 33.6 in relation to equivalent access and direct assistance.

 (3) Subject to subsection (4), a manoeuvring area must have a vertical dimension that extends unobstructed for at least 1,500 mm starting from the area’s floor.

 (4) No objects or fixtures are to project into a manoeuvring area unless the object or fixture is:

 (a) a grabrail; or

 (b) a device to signal to request the use of a boarding device; or

 (c) overhead handrails or handgrips; or

 (d) a forward excursion barrier, or a lateral excursion barrier, that complies with AS/NZS ISO 10865.1 (2015).

 (5) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

5  Section 3.3

Before “If”, insert “(1)”.

6  Section 3.3 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

7  At the end of Part 3

Add:

3.4  Co‑location of manoeuvring areas with access paths and allocated spaces—conveyances

 (1) Manoeuvring areas must be located as close as practicable to access paths and allocated spaces.

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Schedule 4—Part 4 (Passing areas) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 4.1

Before “A”, insert “(1)”.

2  Section 4.1

Omit “(AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 6.5 (a), Passing space for wheelchairs)”, substitute “in accordance with clause 3.4 of AS 1428.1 (2021) (passing space for wheelchairs)”.

3  Section 4.1 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

4  Subsection 4.2(1)

Omit “(AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 6.5 (b), Passing space for wheelchairs and Figure 3)”, substitute “in accordance with clause 6.5(b) of AS 1428.2 (1992) (passing space for wheelchairs) and Figure 3”.

5  Section 4.2 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

6  Section 4.3(3)

Omit “(conforming with the assumptions indicated in Part 40.1 of the Guidelines)”.

7  Section 4.3 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (5) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Schedule 5—Part 5 (Resting points) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Subsection 5.1(1)

 Omit “(AS1428.2 (1992) Note to Clause 7, Continuous accessible path of travel)”, substitute “in accordance with the note to clause 7 of AS 1428.2 (1992) (continuous accessible path of travel)”.

2  Subsection 5.1(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

 (2) A resting point must provide:

 (a) seating that complies with the requirements of clause 27.1(a) of AS 1428.2 (1992); and

 (b) a 1300 by 800 mm area adjacent to the seating that:

 (i) is flat and stable; and

 (ii) is suitable for a wheelchair or mobility aid; and

 (iii) does not overlap with an access path.

Note: This subsection applies after the end of the 5‑year transitional period to existing resting points: see section 35.6.

3  Section 5.1 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Schedule 6—Part 6 (Ramps) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 6.1

Before “A”, insert “(1).

2  Section 6.1

 Omit “AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 8”, substitute “clause 8 of AS 1428.2 (1992)”.

3  Section 6.1 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

4  Sections 6.2 to 6.4

Repeal the sections.

5  Section 6.5

Repeal the section, substitute:

6.5  Slope of fixed gangways connected to pontoon wharves

 (1) Operators and providers must ensure that fixed gangways connected to pontoon wharves maintain a 1:14 gradient for at least 80% of the high and low tide levels.

 (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the chart datum point from which the gradient of the fixed gangway is to be measured must be calculated in accordance with clause 1.3.6 of AS 3962 (2020).

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Schedule 7—Part 7 (Waiting areas) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Sections 7.1 and 7.2

Repeal the sections, substitute:

7.1  Minimum number of priority seats and allocated spaces

 (1) If a waiting area is provided with 40 non‑priority seats or fewer, there must be a minimum of 2 priority seats and 2 allocated spaces in the area.

 (2) If a waiting area has 41 non‑priority seats or more, an additional priority seat and allocated space must be provided for every additional 20 non‑priority seats above 40.

Example: If there are between 41 to 60 non‑priority seats, there must be 3 priority seats and 3 allocated spaces. If there are between 61 to 80 non‑priority seats, there must be 4 priority seats and 4 allocated spaces. If there are between 81 to 99 non‑priority seats, there must be 5 priority seats and 5 allocated spaces.

 (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to bus stops. A waiting area for a bus stop is only required to have one priority seat and one allocated space.

Priority seats for benches

 (4) If the seating consists of only a single bench seat, the entire seat must be considered a priority seat.

 (5) If a bench provides for multiple priority seats, each priority seat must have a width of no less than 450 mm.

Allocated spaces must not compromise access paths

 (6) An allocated space required by this section must not compromise an access path.

Application table

 (7) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Note: This section applies after the end of the 5‑year transitional period to existing seating and allocated spaces: see section 35.8.

Schedule 8—Part 8 (Boarding) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Subsection 8.1(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

 (1) A boarding point must have a firm and stable surface on which a boarding device can be safely deployed.

2  Section 8.1 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

3  After section 8.1

Insert:

8.1A  Nominated assistance boarding points—trains

 (1) Independent boarding must be provided at all accessible doors to a conveyance if possible.

Note: Some doors may only become accessible after a boarding device has been deployed in accordance with section 8.2.

 (2) However, if it is not possible for independent boarding to be provided:

 (a) operators and providers must provide a nominated assistance point on infrastructure and premises from which direct assistance can be provided to an accessible door on a conveyance; and

 (b) passengers at the nominated assistance point must be able to communicate with public transport staff (whether face‑to‑face or by means of a communication device).

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8.1B  Boarding points—buses, trams and light rail

 (1) A boarding point must have a longitudinal gradient no steeper than 1:40.

Note: A longitudinal gradient is the slope of the surface (including the kerb or platform edge) taken by passengers along the direction of travel of the conveyance.

 (2) However, if:

 (a) the boarding point is on a road that has gradient steeper than 1:40; and

 (b) the boarding point having a gradient no steeper than 1:40 would prevent a boarding device being safely deployed;

the boarding point’s gradient is taken to satisfy subsection (1) if the gradient matches the road’s gradient.

 (3) The crossfall of a boarding point must comply with clause 7.1(d) of AS 1428.1 (2021).

Note: The crossfall is the slope across the boarding point falling towards or away from the kerb face or platform edge.

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8.1C  Identification of accessible car on conveyances

 (1) A car on a conveyance must only be marked as being accessible if it provides access to all of the following facilities:

 (a) a seat;

 (b) a priority seat;

 (c) an allocated space;

 (d) an accessible version of any other such facility that is provided on the conveyance.

Example: If a toilet is provided on a car on a conveyance, the conveyance must provide access to an accessible toilet.

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

4  Paragraph 8.2(1)(a)

Omit “(AS/NZS3856.1 (1998) Clause 2.1.7 (f))”, insert “in accordance with clause 5.1(f) of AS 3856.1 (2021)”.

5  Paragraph 8.2(1)(b)

Omit “(AS/NZS3856.1 (1998) Clause 2.1.8 (g))”, insert “in accordance with clause 7.1(e) of AS 3856.1 (2021)”.

6  Section 8.2 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

7  Section 8.3 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8  Subsection 8.4(1)

Omit “nominated”.

9  Subsection 8.4(2)

After “The”, insert “accessible”.

10  Section 8.4 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

11  Section 8.5

Before “A”, insert “(1)”.

12  Paragraph 8.5(b)

Omit “surface”, insert “walking surface that complies with clause 4.1 of AS 1428.1 (2021)”.

13  Section 8.5 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

14  Section 8.6 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

15  After section 8.6

Add:

8.6A  Boarding ramps

 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a boarding ramp must comply with clauses 7.1(d) and (e) of AS 3856.1 (2021).

 (2) A portable boarding ramp that is not fixed to a conveyance must have vertical edge barriers with a height of no less than 65 mm and no more than 75 mm.

Note: Edge barriers are excluded from clause 7.1(d) of AS 3856.1 (2021).

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8.6B  Slope of external boarding ramps

 (1) The slope of an external boarding ramp must not exceed:

 (a) if access is unassisted and the ramp is more than 1520 mm long—a 1:14 gradient; and

 (b) if access is unassisted and the ramp is equal to or less than 1520 mm long—a 1:8 gradient; and

 (c) if access is assisted—a 1:4 gradient.

 (2) For the purposes of this section, access is assisted if the driver or another person provided by the operator or provider of the conveyance is available to assist a person with disabilities to use the boarding ramp.

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8.6C  Length and security of removeable gangways

 (1) A removeable gangway must, during normal operations over the normal range of tide and vessel freeboards, have the following:

 (a) sufficient length to ensure that the entry and exit points of the gangway maintain a safe clearance from the edge of the quayside or pontoon and the ferry deck;

 (b) an effective means to mechanically secure both sides of the gangway.

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8.6D  Handrails on removeable gangways

 (1) A removeable gangway must have continuous handrails on both sides of its walking surface.

 (2) The width between the handrails must:

 (a) be as wide as is safe and practicable; and

 (b) in any case, be at least 800 mm.

 (3) The handrails must:

 (a) be at least 1000 mm high, as measured from the walking surface; and

 (b) not project from the removeable gangway into access paths or circulation spaces; and

 (c) comply with clause 9(b) of AS 1428.1 (2021); and

 (d) have a consistent finish across the entire length; and

 (f) have a luminance contrast of not less than 30%, as tested in accordance with Appendix B of AS 1428.1 (2021) under both wet and dry conditions, when viewed against:

 (i) the removable gangway walking surface; and

 (ii) any other fixed surfaces within 2 m.

 (4) If a handrail on a removeable gangway is interrupted, the handrail must have a domed warning indicator that:

 (a) is located on the top of the handrail; and

 (b) is positioned 150 mm from the interruption; and

 (c) has a height of no less than 4 mm and no more than 5 mm; and

 (d) has a diameter of no less than 10 mm and no more than 12 mm.

 (5) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8.6E  Side barriers and edge barriers on removeable gangways

 (1) A removeable gangway must be fenced on each side of its entire length with upper and intermediate side barriers that:

 (a) are made with fixed rails, taut ropes, taut chains or nylon barrier; and

 (b) if the gap between the walking surface and the lowest intermediate course of rail or barrier exceeds 230 mm—are fitted with boards at least 60 mm above the walking surface; and

 (c) are arranged so that any covering material used on ropes or chains is easily removeable for inspection of their condition; and

 (d) are supported by stanchions spaced out not more than 2150 mm apart, each fitted with a locking device to prevent accidental dislodgment; and

 (e) are arranged so that the maximum clear gap between the handrail and the intermediate rail or barrier does not exceed 600 mm.

 (2) If the gap between the walking surface of a removable gangway and the lowest intermediate course of rail or the bottom edge of a barrier exceeds 230 mm, the removeable gangway must have continuous edge barriers on both sides of the walking surface that comply with subsection (3).

 (3) Edge barriers comply with this subsection if:

 (a) the barriers have at least 800 mm in clear width between edge barriers measured across the walking surface; and

 (b) the barriers rise no less than 65 mm and no more than 75 mm above the ramp on both sides; and

 (c) the barriers have a luminance contrast of not less than 30%, as tested in accordance with Appendix B of AS 1428.1 (2021) in both wet and dry conditions, when viewed against:

 (i) the removable gangway walking surface; and

 (ii) any other fixed surfaces within 2 m; and

 (d) the barriers do not have sharp edges that may cause injury or damage; and

 (e) the barriers do not have protrusions that create a trip hazard.

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8.6F  Gradient of removeable gangways

 (1) If any part of the curve of the walking surface of a removable gangway exceeds a gradient of 1:8, then direct assistance must be available.

Note: See sections 33.3 to 33.6 in relation to equivalent access and direct assistance.

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8.6G  Surfaces of removeable gangways

 (1) A removeable gangway must have:

 (a) a slip resistant walking surface that complies with clause 4.1 of AS 1428.1 (2021); and

 (b) a solid strip on the gangway’s leading edges that:

 (i) is no less than 50 and no more than 75 mm wide; and

 (ii) has a luminance contrast of not less than 30%, as tested in accordance with Appendix B of AS 1428.1 (2021), when viewed against the walkway surface and against any surfaces on which it is deployed.

 (2) If a removeable gangway has gaps in its surface created by articulation or similar, these gaps must conform to the horizontal and vertical maximums specified in clause 4.2 of AS 1428.1 (2021).

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8.6H  Strength requirements and testing of removeable gangways

 (1) A removeable gangway must be designed and constructed to withstand:

 (a) a pressure of 5.5 kPa; and

 (b) a concentrated load of 5000 N at any point along its length.

 (2) A removeable gangway must be tested for safe boarding and disembarkation by applying the loading specified in subsection (1).

 (3) A removeable gangway will only pass the testing specified in subsection (2) above if the gangway does not fail or suffer permanent deformation once the load is removed.

 (4) A removable gangway must be demonstrated to be safe by a practical trial of the arrangements for boarding and disembarkation, taking into account the variances likely in a ferry’s operations.

 (5) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

16  Section 8.7

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8.7  Requesting use of boarding device to alight

 (1) A passenger must be provided a means of notifying the operator of a conveyance in real time that the passenger needs to use a boarding device to alight from the conveyance.

 (2) If the means to notify is a device that sends a signal to that operator, the device must:

 (a) be located in an allocated space; and

 (b) have a switch or push‑button controls with one surface dimension of at least 25 mm; and

 (c) be operable with one open hand and not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist; and

 (d) comply with clauses 10.4.3(c) and 10.4.4 of AS 1428.1 (2021).

 (3) If the device includes an electronic notification system that has an audio system, the device must be linked to a hearing augmentation system.

 (4) If the device includes one or more buttons, that button or those buttons must:

 (a) require a force to press of no less than 2.5 N and no more than 5 N; and

 (b) have an integral, continuously operating light.

 (5) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

17  Section 8.8

Repeal the section, substitute:

8.8  Requesting use of boarding device to board

 (1) A passenger must be provided a means of notifying the operator of a conveyance that the passenger needs to use a boarding device to board the conveyance.

 (2) If the means to notify is a device that sends a signal to that operator, the device must be located at the boarding point according to the dimensions specified in clause 10.4.3 of AS 1428.1 (2021).

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

18  At the end of Part 8

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8.9  Identification of lead stops

 (1) A lead stop must be identifiable to persons with disabilities.

 (2) If premises or infrastructure have multiple lead stops, the lead stops must be identifiable and distinguishable from each other to persons with disabilities.

 (3) For the purposes of this section, a lead stop is a bus stop that is designed to have a single platform boarding point for passengers where buses queue behind each other.

Note: This is in contrast to a bus stop which is designed for a particular set of pre‑designated services, and which has designated stopping areas for each of those different services.

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Note: This section applies after the end of the 5‑year transitional period to existing lead stops: see section 35.9.

8.10  Passenger loading zones and taxi ranks within, or associated with, premises and infrastructure

 (1) If a passenger loading zone within, or associated with, premises or infrastructure has one space for a vehicle, that space must be an accessible space.

 (2) If a passenger loading zone within, or associated with, premises or infrastructure has more than one space for a vehicle, the first and last space in that zone must be an accessible space.

Note: If a passenger loading zone within, or associated with, premises or infrastructure has 2 spaces for vehicles, both of those spaces must be accessible spaces.

 (3) A passenger loading zone within, or associated with, premises or infrastructure must comply with the following:

 (a) the zone must be located adjacent to a firm and level boarding area that is connected to an access path that is connected to:

 (i) a main pedestrian entry point of the premises or infrastructure; and

 (ii) any other public transport boarding area;

 (b) if the zone joins a carriageway at grade (within the meaning of AS/NZS 1428.4.1 (2009))—the zone has warning tactile ground surface indicators in accordance with clause 2.5 of AS/NZS 1428.4.1 (2009);

 (c) if the zone is bordered by a kerb—the zone must include a kerb ramp in accordance with clause 10.7 of AS 1428.1 (2009).

 (4) If a taxi rank is provided within, or associated with, a premises or infrastructure, the taxi rank must comply with subsections (1) to (3) as if it were a passenger loading zone.

 (5) In this section, accessible space means a space for a vehicle that conforms (as applicable) with clauses 2.2 to 2.5 of AS/NZS 2890.6 (2009).

 (6) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Note: This section applies after the end of the 10‑year transitional period to existing passenger loading zones and taxi ranks: see section 35.9.

8.11  Passenger loading zones on public streets

 (1) If a passenger loading zone on a public street has more than one space for a vehicle, the first and last space in that zone must be an accessible space.

Note: If a passenger loading zone on a public street has 2 spaces for vehicles, both of those spaces must be accessible spaces.

 (2) A passenger loading zone on a public street must comply with the following:

 (a) if the zone joins a carriageway at grade (within the meaning of AS/NZS 1428.4.1 (2009))—the zone has:

 (i) warning tactile ground surface indicators in accordance with clause 2.5 of AS/NZS 1428.4.1 (2009); and

 (ii) bollards in accordance with Figure 2.5(B) of AS/NZS 1428.4.1 (2009);

 (b) if a kerb ramp is installed in an accessible space in the zone—the kerb ramp must be placed to the rear of the accessible space.

 (3) In this section, accessible space means a space for a vehicle that conforms (as applicable) with clauses 4.5.2 (a), (b), (c) and (f) of AS 2890.5 (2020).

 (4) This section does not apply to a passenger loading zone that is brought into existence temporarily for a short‑term purpose.

Example: A passenger loading zone that is brought into existence temporarily for an event.

 (5) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Note: This section applies after the end of the 10‑year transitional period to existing passenger loading zones: see section 35.9.

8.12  Taxi ranks on public streets

 (1) A taxi rank on a public street must connect to an access path.

 (2) A taxi rank on a public street must comply with subsections 8.1(1) and (1A) as if it were a boarding point.

 (3) If a taxi rank on a public street has one space for a vehicle, that space must be an accessible space.

 (4) If a taxi rank on a public street has more than one space for a vehicle, the first and last space in that rank must be an accessible space.

Note: If a taxi rank on a public street has 2 spaces for vehicles, both of those spaces must be accessible spaces.

 (5) A taxi rank on a public street must comply with the following:

 (a) if the taxi rank joins a carriageway at grade (within the meaning of AS/NZS 1428.4.1 (2009))—the taxi rank has:

 (i) warning tactile ground surface indicators in accordance with clause 2.5 of AS/NZS 1428.4.1 (2009); and

 (ii) bollards in accordance with Figure 2.5(B) of AS/NZS 1428.4.1 (2009);

 (b) if a kerb ramp is installed in an accessible space in the rank—the kerb ramp must be placed to the rear of the accessible space.

 (6) In this section, accessible space means a space for a vehicle that conforms (as applicable) with clauses 4.5.2 (a), (b), (c) and (f) of AS 2890.5 (2020).

 (7) This section does not apply to a taxi rank that is brought into existence temporarily for a short‑term purpose.

Example: A taxi rank that is brought into existence temporarily for an event.

 (8) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Note: This section applies after the end of the 10‑year transitional period to existing taxi ranks: see section 35.9.

8.13  Public parking areas within premises and infrastructure

 (1) If there are 6 or more non‑accessible parking spaces in a public parking area that forms part of, or is directly associated with, public transport premises and infrastructure, a minimum of one accessible parking space must be provided.

 (2) If there are 51 or more non‑accessible parking spaces, the following must occur:

 (a) an additional accessible space beyond what is required by subsection (1) must be provided;

 (b) for every 50 spaces after the 51st space—a further accessible space must be provided.

Note: If there are less than 6 non‑accessible parking spaces, there is no requirement for an accessible parking space to be provided.

Example: If there are between 6 and 50 non‑accessible parking spaces, there must be at least one accessible parking space. If there are between 51 and 100 non‑accessible parking spaces, there must be at least 2 accessible parking spaces. If there are between 101 and 150 non‑accessible parking spaces, there must be at least 3 accessible parking spaces.

 (3) Accessible parking spaces must be located as close as practicable to accessible entrances of the premises or infrastructure, and must be connected to those entrances by an access path.

 (4) In this section, accessible parking space means a space for a vehicle that conforms (as applicable) with clauses 2.2 to 2.5 of AS/NZS 2890.6 (2009).

 (5) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Note: This section applies after the end of the 10‑year transitional period to existing public parking areas: see section 35.9.

Schedule 9—Part 9 (Allocated space) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 9.1

Before “The”, insert “(1)”.

2  Section 9.1

Omit “(AS 1428.2 (1992) Clause 6.1, Clear floor or ground space for a stationary wheelchair)”, substitute “in accordance with clause 6.1 of AS 1428.2 (1992) (clear floor or ground space for a stationary wheelchair)”.

3  Section 9.1 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

4  After section 9.1

Insert:

9.1A  Unobstructed vertical dimension of an allocated space

 (1) The vertical dimension of an allocated space must extend unobstructed for at least 1,500 mm starting from the floor of that space.

 (2) No objects or fixtures are to project into the allocated space unless the object or fixture is:

 (a) a grabrail; or

 (b) a device to signal to request the use of a boarding device; or

 (c) overhead handrails or handgrips; or

 (d) a forward excursion barrier, or a lateral excursion barrier, that complies with AS/NZS ISO 10865.1 (2015).

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

9.1B  Information must be provided—priority access of allocated spaces

 (1) A sign, in relation to an allocated space, must be provided that makes clear to passengers that the space is provided as a priority to a person with a mobility aid and must be vacated if such a person requires that space.

 (2) The sign must:

 (a) be provided immediately adjacent, or as close as possible, to the allocated space; and

 (b) have colour and luminance contrast of no less than 30% with its background surfaces.

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

5  Section 9.2

Before “At”, insert “(1)”.

6  Section 9.2

Omit “(AS 1428.2 (1992) Clause 6.1)”, substitute “in accordance with clause 6.1 of AS 1428.2 (1992)”.

7  Section 9.2 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8  Section 9.3 (at the end of the heading)

Add “for accessible taxis”.

9  Section 9.3 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

10  Section 9.4 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

11  Section 9.5 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

12  Section 9.6 (heading)

Omit “train cars, etc”, substitute “rail, tram and light rail cars”.

13  Section 9.6 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

14  Section 9.7

Before “If”, insert “(1)”.

15  Section 9.7 (before the table)

Add:

 (2) If allocated spaces are consolidated, the access paths leading to, and the manoeuvring areas for, each allocated space must not be compromised.

16  Section 9.7 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

17  Section 9.8

Before “An”, insert “(1)”.

18  Section 9.8 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

19  Section 9.9

Before “Allocated”, insert “(1)”.

20  Section 9.9 (before the table)

Insert:

Note: For example, another purpose could be allowing a passenger to use a fold down seat provided in the allocated space if the space is not required by a passenger in a wheelchair.

21  Section 9.9 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

22  Subsection 9.10(2)

Repeal the subsection.

23  Section 9.10 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

24  Section 9.11

Before “An”, insert “(1)”.

25  Section 9.11 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Schedule 10—Part 10 (Surfaces) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 10.1

Repeal the section, substitute:

10.1  Compliance with Australian Standards for conveyance surfaces

 (1) Ground and floor surfaces must comply with clauses 4.1 and 4.2 of AS 1428.1 (2021).

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

10.2  Slip resistance for premises and infrastructure

 (1) Floors must have a slip‑resistant surface that is suitable having regard to:

 (a) the conditions to which the surface will likely be subject; and

 (b) clause 4.1 of AS 1428.1 (2021).

Note: Tables 3A and 3B of SA HB 198:2014 Guide to the specification and testing of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces provide information about slip‑resistant values for the selection of floor and pavement surfaces.

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

10.3  Slip resistance for buses and coaches

 (1) The floors must comply with clause 58.11 of Australian Design Rule 58 (which deals with floors in omnibuses).

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

10.4  Luminance contrasting floor and wall surfaces in premises and infrastructure

 (1) If there is an access path, there must be along that path a luminance contrast of no less than 30% between (where applicable):

 (a) internal floor and wall surfaces; and

 (b) internal columns and wall or floor surfaces; and

 (c) external ground surfaces and any street furniture or fixtures; and

 (d) external columns and ground surfaces along external areas.

 (2) The luminance contrast must be tested in accordance with Appendix B of AS 1428.1 (2021).

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Note: This section applies after the end of the 10‑year‑transitional period to existing columns, street furniture and fixtures: see section 35.11.

Schedule 11—Part 11 (Handrails and grabrails) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 11.1

Repeal the section, substitute:

11.1  General requirements—premises and infrastructure

 (1) A handrail must comply with clauses 8.2 and 9 of AS 1428.1 (2021).

 (2) A handrail must have a luminance contrast of not less than 30%, as tested in accordance with Appendix B of AS 1428.1 (2021), when viewed against any background wall or surface adjacent to the handrail that is within 2 m of the handrail.

 (3) If a handrail is interrupted, the handrail must have a domed warning indicator that:

 (a) is located on the top of the handrail; and

 (b) is positioned 150 mm from the interruption; and

 (c) has a height of no less than 4 mm and no more than 5 mm; and

 (d) has a diameter of no less than 10 mm and no more than 12 mm.

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

2  Section 11.2

Repeal the section, substitute:

11.2  Handrails to be provided on access paths—premises and infrastructure

 (1) Subject to this section, a handrail must be placed along an access path wherever passengers are likely to require additional support or passive guidance.

Overbridges and subways

 (2) Handrails must be placed continuously along both sides of an access path that:

 (a) is on an overbridge; or

 (b) runs through a subway.

 (3) However, the handrails mentioned in subsection (1) may be interrupted at any of the following points:

 (a) an entry or exit point to:

 (i) a staircase; or

 (ii) a walkway; or

 (iii) a ramp;

 (b) lift doors;

 (c) any other entry or exit point for the overbridge or subway.

 (4) If the overbridge or subway is a concourse, the handrails mentioned in subsection (1) may also be interrupted at any of the following points:

 (a) a fare gate;

 (b) a ticket vending machine;

 (c) a public information display;

 (d) a service counter;

 (e) staff doors;

 (f) public toilet doors;

 (g) an entry or exist point to an access corridor;

 (h) a point similar to those mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (g).

Handrail must not infringe roadside boarding point

 (5) A handrail must not infringe an area on a roadside boarding point that may be needed to deploy a boarding device.

 (6) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

3  Section 11.3

Repeal the section, substitute:

11.3  Handrails on steps and stairs—conveyances

 (1) If a handrail on stairs extends beyond the top or bottom step, the handrail must not compromise any access path.

 (2) If a handrail on stairs does not extend beyond, or is interrupted at, the top or bottom step, the handrail must have a domed warning indicator that:

 (a) is located on the top of the handrail; and

 (b) is positioned 150 mm from the end of the handrail or the interruption, as the case may be; and

 (c) has a height of no less than 4 mm and no more than 5 mm; and

 (d) has a diameter of no less than 10 mm and no more than 12 mm.

 (3) A handrail on stairs must comply with clause 9 of AS 1428.1 (2021).

 (4) A handrail is not required for a single step in a bus.

 (5) A handrail must have a luminance contrast of not less than 30% when viewed against any background wall or surface adjacent to the handrail that is within 2 m of the handrail.

 (6) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

4  Section 11.4

Repeal the section, substitute:

11.4  Handrails above access paths—conveyances

 (1) If installed, a handrail above an access path must comply with the following from AS 1428.1 (2021):

 (a) item 9(d) (handrails);

 (b) figure 29.

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

5  After section 11.4

Insert:

11.4A  Handrails on passenger doors—buses

 (1) A passenger door on a bus must be fitted with one or more handrails that are accessible when the door is open.

 (2) For a passenger door that opens outward, any handrail must be permanently fixed to the body of the door.

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

11.4B  Handrails on stairs—ferries

 (1) The cross‑section of a handrail on stairs must comply with clause 9(b) of AS 1428.1 (2021).

 (2) A handrail on stairs must have a luminance contrast of not less than 30%, when viewed against any background wall or surface adjacent to the handrail that is within 2 m of the handrail.

 (3) If a handrail on stairs does not extend beyond, or is interrupted at, the top or bottom step, the handrail must have a domed warning indicator that:

 (a) is located on the top of the handrail; and

 (b) is positioned 150 mm from the end of the handrail or the interruption, as the case may be; and

 (c) has a height of no less than 4 mm and no more than 5 mm; and

 (d) has a diameter of no less than 10 mm and no more than 12 mm.

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

6  Section 11.5 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

11.5  Grabrails must comply with applicable Australian Standard

7  Section 11.5

Before “A”, insert “(1)”.

8  Section 11.5

Omit “AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 10.2, Grabrails”, substitute “clause 14 of AS 1428.1 (2021) (grabrails)”.

9  Section 11.5 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

10  Section 11.6

Before “A”, insert “(1)”.

11  Section 11.6 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

12  Section 11.7

Repeal the section, substitute:

11.7  Grabrails to be provided in allocated spaces—conveyances

 (1) Grabrails that comply with clause 14 of AS 1428.1 (2021) must be provided in all allocated spaces.

 (2) Grabrails (other than their attachment points) must be no closer than 50 mm to any adjacent surface or obstruction.

 (3) Grabrails must have a luminance contrast of not less than 30% when viewed against:

 (a) the attachment points of the grabrails; or

 (b) surfaces adjacent to the grabrails; or

 (c) other fixed surfaces that are within 2 m of the grabrail.

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

13  At the end of Part 11

Add:

11.8  Grabrails on access paths

 (1) Grabrails that comply with items 14(a), (b) and (c) of AS 1428.1 (2021) must be provided at any point on an access path where a person is likely to require support or stability during boarding, alighting or transit.

 (2) Grabrails (other than their attachment points) must be no closer than 50 mm to any adjacent surface or obstruction.

 (3) Grabrails must have a luminance contrast of not less than 30% when viewed against:

 (a) the attachment points of the grabrails; or

 (b) surfaces adjacent to the grabrails; or

 (c) other fixed surfaces that are within 2 m of the grabrail.

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Schedule 12—Part 12 (Doorways and doors) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 12.1 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

2  Section 12.2 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

12.2  Doorways and doors must comply with applicable Australian Standards—premises and infrastructure

3  Section 12.2

Before “Doorways”, insert “(1)”.

4  Section 12.2

Omit “AS1428.2 (1992) Clause 11 (except Clause 11.5.2)”, substitute “clause 13 of AS1428.1 (2009) (doorways, doors and circulation space at doorways)”.

5  Section 12.2 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

6  Subsection 12.3(1)

Omit “service”, substitute “assistance”.

7  Subsection 12.3 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

8  Section 12.4

Repeal the section, substitute:

12.4  Clear opening of doorways

 (1) Doorways must comply with clause 13.2 of AS 1428.1 (2009).

 (2) If a door is located on an access path in a conveyance other than a bus or a coach:

 (a) any curved section on the upper vertical frame of the door must have a radius of no more than 225 mm where that frame meets the upper horizontal frame; and

 (b) any curved section on the lower vertical frame of the door must have a radius of no more than 50 mm where that frame meets the floor.

 (3) The luminance contrast of a door on an accessway must comply with clause 13.1 of AS 1428.1 (2009).

 (4) A fully glazed door must have a luminance contrasting strip in accordance with clause 6.6 of AS 1428.1 (2009).

 (5) Any luminance contrast treatment of a door must:

 (a) not compromise the driver’s vision; and

 (b) comply with any applicable state or territory technical requirement for visibility.

 (6) Subsections (3) to (5) do not apply to a door on a coach.

Note: Australian Design Rule 58 imposes other obligations in relation to buses and coaches.

 (7) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Note: This section applies after the end of the 5‑year transitional period to existing doorways and doors: see section 35.13.

9  Section 12.5 (heading)

After “doorways”, insert “—accessible taxis”.

10  Section 12.5 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

11  Subsection 12.6(1)

Repeal the subsection.

12  Subsection 12.6(2)

After “grip or twist controls”, insert “, or apply constant pressure,”.

13  Section 12.6 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

14  At the end of Part 12

Add:

12.7  Unisex accessible toilet doors must be power assisted

 (1) The door of a unisex accessible toilet must be power‑assisted and not require a person to open or close that door by pushing or pulling that door.

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Schedule 13—Part 13 (Lifts) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 13.1

Repeal the section, substitute:

13.1  Compliance with Australian Standard—premises and infrastructure

 (1) Lift facilities must comply with AS 1735.12 (2020).

 (2) However, where a provision of these Standards is inconsistent with a provision of AS 1735.12 (2020), these Standards prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

13.2  Braille and tactile information in lift landings

 (1) A lift landing must have a braille and tactile sign that identifies:

 (a) for a landing on a platform—the platform; and

 (b) for a landing at a road reserve, parking area or passenger loading zone—the street or facility name, as applicable, of the reserve, area or zone; and

 (c) for a landing at an overbridge, subway or concourse—the level of the overbridge, subway or concourse.

Note: See Part 17 in relation to requirements for braille and tactile signs.

 (2) The sign must comply with AS 1428.4.2 (2018).

 (3) The sign must be located in a way that complies with clause ZA.5.2 of Appendix ZA to AS 1735.12 (2020).

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Note: This section applies after the end of the 5‑year transitional period to existing lift landings: see section 35.14.

13.3  Audible announcement in lift about location and directions

 (1) A lift must have the following features:

 (a) an automatic audible announcement within the lift car identifying the location at which the lift has arrived every time the car stops;

 (b) information to assist a person in the lift car to make basic orientation decisions in leaving the lift.

Note: See section 26.1 in relation to hearing augmentation requirements for public address systems.

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

13.4  Emergency communication systems in lift

 (1) An emergency warning system in a lift must:

 (a) include a hearing augmentation system; and

 (b) comply with clause 5.4.2.5.3 of AS 1735.12 (2020); and

 (c) include the symbol required by clause 5.4.2.5.4 of AS 1735.12 (2020) close to the microphone for that system.

 (2) If the hearing augmentation system referred to in paragraph (1)(a) is a hearing loop system, that hearing loop system must comply with clause 3.2 of AS 1428.5 (2021).

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Schedule 14—Part 14 (Stairs) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 14.1 (heading)

After “Stairs”, insert “, escalators etc.”.

2  Section 14.1

Before “Stairs”, insert “(1)”.

3  Section 14.1 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) Escalators and inclined travellators must not be the sole means of access.

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

4  Section 14.2

Repeal the section, substitute:

14.2  Requirements for risers and treads on stairs

 (1) The riser of a stair must be between 150 to 165 mm.

 (2) The tread of a stair must be between 275 to 300 mm.

 (3) Stairs must comply with clause 8.1 of AS 1428.1 (2021).

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

5  Section 14.3

Repeal the section, substitute:

14.3  Internal stairs on trains, trams and light rail

 (1) Internal stairs must comply with clauses 8.1(c) to (g) of AS 1428.1 (2021).

Note: Clauses 8.1(c) to (g) of AS 1428.1 (2021) deal with requirements for opaque risers, stair nosings and the area of luminance contrast on the riser of a stair.

 (2) The geometry and minimum access path width on internal stairs must be safe and fit for purpose.

 (3) Internal stairs must not intrude into access paths.

 (4) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

14.3A  Stairs on ferries

 (1) Stairs must comply with clauses 8.1(c) to (g) of AS 1428.1 (2021).

Note 1: Clauses 8.1(c) to (g) of AS 1428.1 (2021) deal with requirements for opaque risers, stair nosings and the area of luminance contrast on the riser of a stair.

Note 2: The National Standard for Commercial Vessels Part C Design and construction Section 1 Arrangement, accommodation and personal safety imposes other requirements in relation to stair geometry and minimum access path width on stairs.

 (2) Stairs must not intrude into access paths.

 (3) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

6  Section 14.4

Repeal the section, substitute:

14.4  Specific requirements—buses

 (1) Steps and stairs must comply with Australian Design Rule 58.

 (2) If Australian Design Rule 58 as it applies to stairs is inconsistent with a provision of these Standards that otherwise applies, the Rule prevails to the extent of that inconsistency.

 (3) Step edges and tread nosing must comply with clauses 8.1(c), (e), (f) and (g) of AS 1428.1 (2021).

 (4) Steps and stairs must not intrude into an access path.

 (5) Tactile ground surface indicators are not required at a step or stairs.

 (6) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

7  At the end of Part 14

Add:

14.5  Specifications for escalators in premises and infrastructure

 (1) The minimum unobstructed width of an escalator or inclined travellator must be 850 mm.

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

Schedule 15—Part 15 (Toilets) Amendments

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

1  Section 15.1

Before “If”, insert “(1)”.

2  Section 15.1

Omit “AS1428.1 (2001) Clause 10, Sanitary facilities”, substitute “section 12 of AS 1428.1 (2021) (sanitary facilities)”.

3  Section 15.1 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

4  Section 15.2

Before “Accessible”, insert “(1)”.

5  Section 15.2 (table)

Repeal the table, substitute:

 (2) The following table specifies conveyances, premises and infrastructure this section applies to.

6  Section 15.3

Before “If”, insert “(1)”.

7  Section 15.3 (before the table)

Insert:

 (2) If 2 or more unisex accessible toilets are provided, there must be, as nearly as possible, an equal number of:

 (a) toilets with a space for a mobility aid to the left of the pan; and