Notice of HREOC exemption
decision re: Toowoomba City Hall

Notice of decision

Under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA")
the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision
made on 4 February 2003.

Applicants

The exemption application was submitted by Toowoomba City Council, seeking
exemption from DDA section 22 (access to premises) and 24 (provision of
goods, service and facilities).

Decision of the Commission

The Commission decided to refuse an exemption.

Findings and reasons

In making this decision the Commission accepted the findings and reasons
contained in the recommended decision submitted
by the Deputy Disability Discrimination Commissioner and published by
the Commission on the Internet at www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights

Review of decision

Subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, application
may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of the
decision to which this notice relates by or on behalf of any person or
persons whose interests are affected by the decision.

Alice Tay

President

on behalf of the Commission

February 2003