Draft Accessibility and Inclusion Policy for Tribunal Users
We are developing our first Accessibility and Inclusion Policy for Tribunal Users and invite your feedback.
You can help shape how the Tribunal supports accessible and inclusive participation by completing a short survey about the draft policy. To have your say, please:
- read the draft policy: Draft Accessibility and Inclusion Policy for Tribunal Users [PDF, <1 MB]
- complete the survey: External stakeholder survey
The survey:
- takes around 10–15 minutes
- includes a mix of multiple choice questions and optional comments
- is open to individuals and organisations.
Please provide feedback by 6pm Friday 10 July 2026.
About the policy
The Accessibility and Inclusion Policy for Tribunal Users sets out how the Tribunal will support people to access, participate in and engage with review processes in a fair and inclusive way.
The policy will:
- support people to access and participate in Tribunal processes
- promote inclusive and respectful practices
- improve consistency across the Tribunal
- provide guidance on supports and reasonable adjustments.
Why your feedback matters
We want to ensure the policy reflects the real needs and experiences of Tribunal users and the organisations that support them.
Your feedback will help ensure the policy is:
- practical and user-focused
- responsive to needs and experiences
- clear, consistent and effective.
What the draft policy covers
The draft policy:
- explains how the Tribunal identifies and responds to barriers to participation
- outlines factors that may affect participation (such as disability, language needs or personal circumstances)
- provides examples of supports and reasonable adjustments
- promotes clear, respectful and inclusive communication
- sets out how requests for support are considered.
What happens next
Our next steps are to:
- review all feedback received during consultation
- consider updates to improve the policy
- publish the final policy on the Tribunal's website.
Want to provide feedback but need support to participate?
Our team is committed to accessibility and inclusion for everyone.
If you require reasonable adjustments to take part in this consultation, please contact our team at feedback@art.gov.au.