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Consider First Principle 5.1 Accessibility

Design digital investments for all users, including people with disabilities, older people, and those who struggle with technology. The Commonwealth Procurement Rules contain mandatory requirements for applying Australian Standards, this is relevant to most investments subject to this policy.

If the Australian Standard for Accessibility (AS EN 301 549:2020) is applicable to your goods or services being procured:

  • Tender responses must demonstrate the capability to meet that standard, contracts must contain evidence of that standard, and include periodic auditing of compliance.

For more information, refer to the:

  • Commonwealth Procurement Rules' paragraph 7.26, Commonwealth Procurement Rules' paragraph 10.11
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