Notice of application for exemption: Allocated spaces on tilt train (QR)

See now submissions in response and decision

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application (attached in MS Word format together with statistics on usage of allocated spaces in Excel format) from Queensland Rail (QR) the requirements of Part 9.6 of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (2002) regarding the provision of additional allocated spaces on the Tilt Train services operated by QR.

The exemption is sought for five years .

Request for submissions

In accordance with its policy on exemption applications, the Commission seeks to give interested parties an opportunity to participate in the process of considering this application.

Accordingly, the Commission seeks submissions by 1 February 2008, preferably by email to disabdis@humanrights.gov.au. Submissions may also be addressed by mail to Disability Rights Unit, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, GPO Box 5218, Sydney 2001.

To promote open public discussion and exchange of views, the Commission intends to posting submissions made electronically on its Internet site. Any requests for material to be treated as confidential should be clearly indicated.

David Mason

Director Disability Rights policy, HREOC

17 December 2007