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Human Rights (Disability Assist Dogs Non-Discrimination) Amendment Bill
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This bill clarifies that discriminating against a person for having or using a disability assist dog is discriminating against the person on the basis of their disability.MP in charge
Ricardo Menéndez MarchCommittee
Social Services and Community
Bill No.28-1
53Parliament
Progress of the Bill
Details
Assented on 08 May 2022
Act: Human Rights (Disability Assist Dogs Non-Discrimination) Amendment Act 2022
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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