Disability Parking Law to Expand Eligibility Beyond Physical Impairment, Remove Public Transport Test, and Shift Permit Rules into Regulations
Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment
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Effects of Bill:
This bill being passed means that:
people with brain-related, neurodivergent, cognitive, behavioural, neurological, or temporary disabilities (not just physical ones) can now qualify for a disability parking permit.
the rule that you must show you can’t use public transport to get a permit will be removed — meaning you no longer have to prove that.
they’ll move the details about who qualifies into the regulations, which means they can update rules more easily later.
the language used in the law will be updated to say “person with a disability” and “disability parking permit” — making it more respectful and modern.
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