Amendments to Delegated Legislation 2002


Amendments to Delegated Legislation 2002

Senator

Instrument

Notice Given

Notice

Outcome

Allison Disability Discrimination Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 made under subsection 31(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 14/10/2002 Senator Allison gave notice that in 6 sitting days (23/10/2002) she would move to amend section 25.2 of the Standards to add:
'25.2(3) A person accompanying and/or assisting a person with a disability, who is required by reason of the person's disability to provide assistance, should not be required to pay a fare.'
 On 23/10/2002, Senator Allison withdrew her notice to amend the Standards.  The Senate subsequently approved the Standards as tabled on 20/8/2002 and sent a message to the House of Representatives aquainting the House with its resolution. On 23/10/2002 the House of Representatives approved the Standards as approved by the Senate.


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