Data collection
The data that supports this framework has come from the:
- Accessible Office Design Survey
- Workforce Profile Report
- People Matter Employee Survey
Nearly 80% of public sector employees self-reported on diversity in the People Matter Employee Survey.
The diversity data in this framework relies on a culture of inclusion that encourages employees to self-report their diversity characteristics to their employing agency. In 2020, the public sector response rate was 79.8%.
Related documents
All government workplaces must meet minimum accessibility standards
Improvements in accessibility have been driven by legislation and policy frameworks that aim to eliminate discrimination against people with disability and ensure they have the same rights as others in the community.
The following laws and standards are key to strategic planning and apply to all government workplaces:
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006 (Article 9)
- Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
- Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
- Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Cth)
- Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW)
- Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
- Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Cth)
- Australian Human Rights Commission’s Guidelines on the application of the Premises Standards (2013)
The framework complements other accessibility requirements
Unlike the National Construction Code and Australian standards for access and mobility, the framework is not prescriptive however it does reference requirements from these documents where applicable. The design requirements provided in this framework do not replace other standards and requirements, and you should read them alongside the following documents:
- the National Construction Code, primarily parts D3, E3.6 and F2.4
- the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Cth)
- other government policies on accommodation.
- Australian Human Rights Commission’s Guidelines on the application of the Premises Standards (2013)
- the following Australian standards.
Standard | Title |
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AS 1428 | Design for access and mobility: Par 1: General requirements for access - New building work (2009 including Amendment 1) Part 2: Enhanced and additional requirements - Buildings and facilities (1992) Part 4.1: Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment - Tactile ground surface indicators (2009, including Amendment No. 1) Part 4.2: Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment - Wayfinding signs (2018) Part 5: Communications for people who are deaf or hearing impaired (2010) |
AS 2890.6 - 2000 | Parking facilities - Part 6: Off street parking for people with disabilities |
AS 1735.12 - 1999 | Lifts, escalators and moving walks - Part 12: Facilities for persons with disabilities |
AS EN 301 549:2020 | Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services |
Document control
The framework will be reviewed regularly
The framework is a living document. It will be reviewed regularly alongside reviews of the:
Sections within the guide
Accessible Office Design
Accessible Office Design is a performance framework for making office design and fitout more accessible in both new and existing buildings.
Framework Accessibility Criteria
Outlines at a high level the criteria required to achieve the gold, silver or bronze level of design performance.
Framework Design Requirements
The Design Requirements provide detailed technical specifications required to achieve the gold, silver or bronze levels of design