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28 May 2009 \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\plain\pghsxn16900\pgwsxn12000\margtsxn900\margbsxn0\margrsxn900\marglsxn900\pard \'20\par\par\pard\absw8653\phpg\posx1857\pvpg\posy5350\fs30\f1 DDA Access to Premises Standard Draft Submission 2009 \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s2\s3\absw8332\phpg\posx1843\pvpg\posy6658\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 
Carers Queensland is the peak body in Queensland representing people who provide assistance to a family member or friend who requires support due to a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or ageing. Over half a million Queenslanders (535 800) - 14% of the population or one in eight people - are carers. We make this submission on behalf of our members. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw4818\phpg\posx1843\pvpg\posy8588\sl278\slmult0\fs23 The rights of ordinary Australians: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw8364\phpg\posx1843\pvpg\posy9140\sl278\slmult0\fs23 The rights of ordinary Australians need to be clearly in focus by the parliament in this process of review and we turn your attention to the: 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw6850\phpg\posx1862\pvpg\posy9966\sl278\slmult0\i\fs23\f2 UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities \i0\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8324\phpg\posx1843\pvpg\posy10244\sl278\slmult0\fs23\f1 The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ratified by Australia 17 July, 2008 and entering into force for Australia 16 August, 2008 states: Article 9 Accessibility 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8315\phpg\posx1843\pvpg\posy11074\sl278\slmult0\fs23 1.\fs23  To enable persons with disabilities to live independently and participate full\fs23 y \fs23 in all aspects of life. States Parties shall take appropriate measures to ensur
\fs23 e \fs23 to persons with disabilities access, on an equal basis with others, to th\fs23 e \fs23 physical environment, to transportation, to information and communications\fs23 , \fs23 including information and communications technologies and systems, and t
\fs23 o \fs23 other facilities and services open or provided to the public, both in urban an\fs23 d \fs23 in rural areas. These measures, which shall include the identification an\fs23 d \fs23 elimination of obstacles and barriers to accessibility, shall apply to, inter alia
\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw7806\phpg\posx1852\pvpg\posy13287\sl278\slmult0\fs23 (a) \fs23 Buildings, roads, transportation and other indoor and outdoor facilities\fs23 , \fs23 including schools, housing, medical facilities and workplaces\fs23 
. \fs23 Ends...\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8347\phpg\posx1847\pvpg\posy14391\sl278\slmult0\fs23 The proposed Access to Premises Standard will fall short of meeting even the principles of Article Nine. In the omitted areas and those omissions articulated in Article Nine, Government must both legislate and regulate to ensure a non\-
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s2\s3\pagebb\absw8213\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy1494\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 discriminatory built environment. The onus is upon Government to honour th\fs23 e \fs23 Convention that it has ratified and allowed to take effect\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\absw8274\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy2319\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
The impact of an inadequate Standard will be significant, affectin\fs23 g \fs23 employment, recreation, services and lifestyle against a backdrop of an agin\fs23 g \fs23 community that is living longer but losing sensory and physical functionality a\fs23 
s \fs23 a result of aging; a society who in the next 40 years will increasingly requir\fs23 e \fs23 safe, convenient, accessible, user friendly outcomes or they will not be able t\fs23 o \fs23 participate or contribute to their community in the way they should. Th
\fs23 e \fs23 detriment of an inadequate Standard will not be fixed by a five year review a\fs23 s \fs23 thousands of buildings will be constructed in that time and will be in use for \fs23 a \fs23 minimum of forty years or more while societal views will have progressed
\fs23 ! \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw7446\phpg\posx1829\pvpg\posy5353\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Comment on the compartments of the proposed Standard\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\absw8277\phpg\posx1824\pvpg\posy5905\sl278\slmult0\fs23 The comment that follows results from Carers Queensland's years o
\fs23 f \fs23 experience in understanding the issues associated with accessing daily livin\fs23 g \fs23 requirements by Australians who provide care for family members and friend\fs23 s \fs23 who require support due to a disability or chronic illness. This grou
\fs23 p \fs23 comprises the membership of Carers Queensland and hence, in our commen\fs23 t \fs23 about the proposed Standard we use the term, Our members require..\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\absw8046\phpg\posx1828\pvpg\posy8118\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Table D3.1: Requirements for access for people with a disabilit\fs23 y \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw2158\phpg\posx1833\pvpg\posy8938\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Class IB (a\fs23 ) \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw1815\phpg\posx1833\pvpg\posy9495\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Currently\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw7182\phpg\posx1833\pvpg\posy10047\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Dwellings located on one allotment* and used for short-term holida\fs23 y \fs23 accommodation consisting of\fs23 : \fs23 4 to 10 dwellings (etc\fs23 ) 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3121\phpg\posx1838\pvpg\posy11146\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s5\s4\absw7336\phpg\posx1828\pvpg\posy11698\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 The first dwelling at any location should be accessible and include a
\fs23 n \fs23 accessible unisex bathroom\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw3706\phpg\posx1843\pvpg\posy12812\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Dwellings on one allotment\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8775\phpg\posx1843\pvpg\posy13086\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Members of Carers Queensland use this type of accommodation commonl
\fs23 y \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8669\phpg\posx1838\pvpg\posy13364\sl278\slmult0\fs23 as it is convenient and accessible to get their equipment and aids into, e.g\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3476\phpg\posx1843\pvpg\posy13642\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
hoists and shower chairs\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8248\phpg\posx1833\pvpg\posy14190\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Under the proposed Standard as presently written, we are concerned that yo\fs23 u \fs23 could have 100 dwellings and link with a covered walkway or just a linkin
\fs23 g \fs23 pathway and virtually have a single level motel instead of a multi story mote\fs23 l \fs23 without the same requirements needed to meet compliance for a motel\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\pagebb\absw8219\phpg\posx1819\pvpg\posy1762\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Class 1B cabins are commonly used for variously priced accommodation o\fs23 r \fs23 unique natural settings accommodation. They tend to offer a service n\fs23 o \fs23 different to a Class 3 building so should not be treated differently to a Class 3\fs23 . 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s6\s4\absw7690\phpg\posx1828\pvpg\posy2871\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 In our opinion, the table for Class 1B buildings should be the same as fo\fs23 r \fs23 Class 3 buildings\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw2148\phpg\posx1828\pvpg\posy3975\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Class 1B(b\fs23 ) \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw7940\phpg\posx1828\pvpg\posy4470\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Boarding House, Bed and breakfast, guest house, hostel or the like\fs23 ; \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw1807\phpg\posx1828\pvpg\posy5022\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Currently\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\absw8252\phpg\posx1838\pvpg\posy5574\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Under Access requirements..\fs23 . \fs23 'not less than 1 of each type of room or space for use in common by th\fs23 e \fs23 residents or guests, including a cooking facility, sauna, gymnasium, swimmin
\fs23 g \fs23 pool, laundry, games room, eating area, or the like; an\fs23 d \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3121\phpg\posx1833\pvpg\posy7278\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s5\s3\absw7346\phpg\posx1824\pvpg\posy7834\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 
The first bed room shall be accessible and have an accessible unise\fs23 x \fs23 bathroom\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s7\s3\absw8021\phpg\posx1828\pvpg\posy8665\ri0\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Where there is more than 10 rooms, a second bed room shall be accessibl
\fs23 e \fs23 and have an accessible unisex bathroom\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw7382\phpg\posx1819\pvpg\posy9490\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Therefore, our members require deletion from the existing table of th\fs23 e \fs23 following\fs23 : \fs23 'not less than one of each type o
\fs23 f \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw3450\phpg\posx1819\pvpg\posy10594\ri0\sl273\slmult0\fs23 And pluralise room and space t\fs23 o \fs23 'rooms or spaces\fs23 ' \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw7369\phpg\posx1828\pvpg\posy11420\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Note\fs23 
: \fs23 In many regional and remote areas, these are often the ONLY form o\fs23 f \fs23 accommodation\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\pagebb\absw1689\phpg\posx1852\pvpg\posy1470\li0\fs23 Class 2 \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw1860\phpg\posx1785\pvpg\posy2022\fs23 
Currently: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw6339\phpg\posx1780\pvpg\posy2574\fs23 The 2009 draft no longer includes Class 2 buildings. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw3203\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy3126\fs23 Our members require: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s2\s3\absw8265\phpg\posx1785\pvpg\posy3673\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 
Class 2 buildings to be included within the proposed Standard in order to give the Disability Discrimination Act certainty to building owners and managers \-and access to short term and long term accommodation for people with disabilities. There is a predominance of Class 2 buildings in Queensland. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s2\s3\absw8270\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy5055\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Note: In Queensland in 2005, a precedent case was established concerning access to the common areas of a Class 2 building in Brisbane in the Anti Discrimination Tribunal. The case is identified as C & A. Queenslanders will continue to rely on this legal finding. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s8\s9\absw6408\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy6975\sl553\slmult0\fs23 Class \fs23 3 \fs23 Currently\fs23 : \fs23 Common areas: under Access requirement\fs23 s \fs23 'From a pedestrian entrance (singular\fs23 ) \fs23 Our members require\fs23 
: \fs23 Pluralisation of entrance to entrances so the line would read\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s8\s9\absw8267\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy10014\sl553\slmult0\fs23 From pedestrian 'entrances\fs23 ' \fs23 Second point is\fs23 : \fs23 The proposed Standard currently says: to and within not less than one of eac
\fs23 h \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s10\absw6356\phpg\posx1799\pvpg\posy11396\ri0\sl551\slmult0\fs23 type of room or space\fs23 . \fs23 Our members require\fs23 : \fs23 Delete the existing words: 'not less than one of each type o\fs23 f \fs23 And pluralise room and space to 'rooms and spaces
\fs23 ' \fs23 Sole occupancy units\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s11\absw7495\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy13926\ri0\sl271\slmult0\fs23 We want to lift the limitation in the sole occupancy units, under Access requirements. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\pagebb\absw2711\phpg\posx1771\pvpg\posy1455\fs23 
It currently reads: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s2\s3\absw8142\phpg\posx1761\pvpg\posy1993\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Where more than 2 accessible sole-occupancy units are required, they must be representative of the range of rooms available. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3228\phpg\posx1771\pvpg\posy2828\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Our members require: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3094\phpg\posx1780\pvpg\posy3380\sl278\slmult0\fs23 remove 'more than 2' \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw8788\phpg\posx1785\pvpg\posy3927\sl278\slmult0\fs23 If this is not done, you are not able to give a representative range of rooms. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw8096\phpg\posx1771\pvpg\posy4479\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Note: What is currently proposed in the Standard is LESS access for the entrance level than that currently required in the Building Code of Australia. This is regressive! We assume this is a formatting error as the outcome was proposed for a Class 2 building, not a Class 3 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s6\s3\absw7618\phpg\posx1780\pvpg\posy6409\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Note: when a lift or ramp is provided, access to all rooms and spaces is available to all. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s8\s3\absw4007\phpg\posx1785\pvpg\posy7513\sl553\slmult0\fs23 
Class 5 we support Class 6 we support Class 7B, 8, 9A and 9E we support \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s8\absw1877\phpg\posx1785\pvpg\posy9438\sl553\slmult0\fs23 Class 7A \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s8\s3\absw1842\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy9990\sl553\slmult0\fs23 Car park 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw2927\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy10542\ri0\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require: 7A to read the same as 7B \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\absw8179\phpg\posx1780\pvpg\posy11377\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Given the federal government's policy for employment of people with a disability, employers offering car parking need to ensure there will be access to their level of car parking in multi story buildings. This cannot be offered if the infrastructure e.g. lift, has not been provided. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw1881\phpg\posx1795\pvpg\posy13033\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Class 9B \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3225\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy13580\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s2\absw8094\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy14132\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 
D3.9 to require a booking policy to ensure it operates as intended by the Standard, i.e. that it offers a service that is no less favourable than that for a person without a disability. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\pagebb\absw1884\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy1738\fs23 
Class 9C \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw3230\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy2286\fs23 Our members require: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s12\s3\absw8082\phpg\posx1785\pvpg\posy2828\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Removal of the limitation of 'to and within not less than one of each type of" And add pluralisation of room and space to 'rooms and spaces'... 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\absw8359\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy3654\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Maintain the current table in the draft Standard for 5% accessible sole occupancy units but require that all other sole occupancy units shall be built to universal design principles and guidelines in order meet the demand of an aging population that is living longer. This also allows for individual needs to be met as life progresses through phases of decreasing physical and sensory functionality. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\absw3382\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy5862\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Class 10A we support \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw2039\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy6692\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Class 10B \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw2680\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy7244\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Swimming Pools \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw1886\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy7796\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Currently: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw8332\phpg\posx1800\pvpg\posy8343\sl278\slmult0\fs23 To and into swimming pools with a total perimeter greater than 40 metres associated with a Class 1 b, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 building that is required to be accessible, but not swimming pools for the exclusive use of occupants of a 1b building or a sole-occupancy unit in a Class 3 building. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3225\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy9726\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw4601\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy10278\sl278\slmult0\fs23 a maximum perimeter of 30 meters \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\absw7972\phpg\posx1800\pvpg\posy10830\ri0\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
The draft Standard should be re-visited to include smaller pools, which is a size so frequently found in average hotel/ motel accommodation. A form of \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw5416\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy11386\sl278\slmult0\fs23 independent pool access shall be required. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw5226\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy11934\sl278\slmult0\fs23 On the issue of Class 1b and 3 buildings: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s2\absw8267\phpg\posx1799\pvpg\posy12486\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Our rationale is that if a person with a disability wants to hire a room or space that offers a pool or spa, they should be able to have access to this amenity that provides a service. That would be equitable. Cost is not an issue for 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3318\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy13306\sl278\slmult0\fs23 premium priced rooms. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw7510\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy13868\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require the removal of the limitation, i.e. remove: 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8355\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy14415\sl278\slmult0\fs23 'but not swimming pools for the exclusive use of occupants of a 1 b building or a sole-occupancy unit in a Class 3 building.' \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\pagebb\absw1748\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy1470\fs28\f0 
Toilets: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw2210\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy2050\fs23\f1 Table F2.4 A \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw1873\phpg\posx1819\pvpg\posy2602\fs23 Currently: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s12\s3\absw8057\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy3135\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 
(b) \fs23 where private accessible unisex sanitary compartments are provided for an accessible bedroom, common accessible unisex sanitary compartments need not be provided. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw6714\phpg\posx1819\pvpg\posy4239\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Our members do not accept the restriction for Class 1B \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s4\absw5211\phpg\posx1823\pvpg\posy4791\ri0\sl273\slmult0\fs23 Our members require item b changed as follows: Remove 'need not' and replace with 'shall' \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw8405\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy5886\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
In 5,6,7,8 and 9 there should be an accessible unisex toilet at each bank of toilets. What is proposed in the draft Standard, i.e. only 50%, will have a major impact on our members as this will reduce their ability to go to shopping centres, theatres, sporting stadia and office complexes as they will have limited access to sanitary facilities. People with disability have less warning and less capacity to travel distance when requiring the use of a toilet. They take longer too. In stadia, theatres and function centres there is the added restriction of time and increased demand, e.g. short intermissions. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s2\s3\absw8317\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy8650\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Our members experience tells us this would severely limit their ability to participate within their community. Let's be real - we are talking about going to the toilet. This is a basic health and hygiene issue. Currently in Queensland, we are finding that developers of the said classes of building are putting in accessible unisex toilets at each bank of toilets without undue hardship. And we note in the mid 90's, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre provided this. It appears then, we are going backwards; that the proposed Standard is making Australians worse off. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\absw8423\phpg\posx1823\pvpg\posy11132\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require an accessible unisex toilet at each bank of toilets. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw7010\phpg\posx1833\pvpg\posy11958\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Exemptions: 3.4 part F in a Class 5, 6, 7B or 8 building 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s7\s3\absw8131\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy12510\ri0\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Given the existing and the growing range of services conducted throughout Australia, it is not tenable to make these buildings exempt. These are the buildings most Australians use in their local area to work, to shop, to access the services required for daily living within their community. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s7\absw8152\phpg\posx1828\pvpg\posy13897\ri0\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members again refer you to Article 9 of the UN Convention which states people with disabilities shall have access to facilities and services in urban and regional areas. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\pagebb\absw8367\phpg\posx1780\pvpg\posy1484\sl278\slmult0\fs23 We believe the omission of putting lift access into these buildings will damage Australia's social and economic performance for many years to come. It will restrict access to the aging population which the government's figures indicate will be become the single biggest group in the near future, both numerically and financially. They are also working longer and will need to work longer given the low birth rate and the need to contribute to Australia's economy and their own financial security. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw2572\phpg\posx1800\pvpg\posy3961\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Passenger lifts \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw1869\phpg\posx1795\pvpg\posy4518\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Currently: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw4798\phpg\posx1795\pvpg\posy5065\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Some lift types require key operation. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3193\phpg\posx1800\pvpg\posy5612\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s4\absw7625\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy6164\ri0\sl273\slmult0\fs23 Lifts without key operation. Loss or diminished use of arm/finger control renders key use impossible. Therefore independent use of the lift is not possible. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3327\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy7546\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Passenger lifts E3.6 (c) \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw1873\phpg\posx1800\pvpg\posy8094\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Currently: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s13\s3\absw7892\phpg\posx1800\pvpg\posy8646\ri0\sl273\slmult0\fs23 
'not rely on a constant pressure device for its operation if the lift car is fully enclosed' \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3208\phpg\posx1800\pvpg\posy9471\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8538\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy10028\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Unenclosed lifts that do not require constant pressure devices. Given the \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8309\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy10302\sl278\slmult0\fs23 range of users, it is absurd to even contemplate a population reliant on \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8894\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy10575\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
managing a constant pressure device to achieve access between levels of a \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\absw2721\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy10849\sl278\slmult0\fs23 building or space. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw1702\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy11679\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
E3.6 (b) \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw1869\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy12231\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Currently: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s4\absw6017\phpg\posx1800\pvpg\posy12788\ri0\sl273\slmult0\fs23 Lift floor dimensions of not less than 810mm x 1200mm: A stairway platform lift complying with AS 1735.7. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3204\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy13887\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require: \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8714\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy14439\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Lifts that will accommodate mobility devices in the 1200 to 1300mm range. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\pagebb\absw8159\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy1474\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Note\fs23 : \fs23 There is an inconsistency between the Transport Standard and the Access t\fs23 o \fs23 Premises Standard: the Transport Standard permits carriage of mobilit
\fs23 y \fs23 devices up to 1300mm long\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s13\s3\absw7766\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy2862\ri0\sl273\slmult0\fs23 In regard to stairway platform lifts complying with AS 1735.7 there are th\fs23 e \fs23 following significant issues
\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw6060\phpg\posx1805\pvpg\posy3682\ri0\sl278\slmult0\fs23 restricted us\fs23 e \fs23 require assistance to get on and get of\fs23 f \fs23 are of a limited size, e.g. not long enoug\fs23 h \fs23 they require constant pressure to operate - this is absur
\fs23 d \fs23 They do not meet requirements for independent use\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s6\s4\absw7691\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy5343\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Our members cannot use these. They should be removed without furthe\fs23 r \fs23 debate\fs23 
. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw3642\phpg\posx1886\pvpg\posy6438\li0\sl271\slmult0\fs23 D3.2 Access to Building\fs23 s \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw1798\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy6985\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Currently\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s11\s3\absw7421\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy7542\ri0\sl271\slmult0\fs23 
(a)Through not less than 50% of all pedestrian entrances including th\fs23 e \fs23 principal pedestrian entrance\fs23 ; \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3130\phpg\posx1819\pvpg\posy8367\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Our members require\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s4\absw8271\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy8919\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Access to all entrances as well as Egress from all entrances in order to mee\fs23 t \fs23 emergency egress provisions. All people have the same thing in common\fs23 : \fs23 they expect the same options to enter and exit buildings and that has a direc\fs23 
t \fs23 relationship to the various means by which they arrive in the precinct and a\fs23 t \fs23 what points around the building they alight at or are required to approac\fs23 h \fs23 from. On the issue of egress, fire, flood, systems failure and now terror requir
\fs23 e \fs23 practical, efficient egress and therefore, accessible entry/exits should be \fs23 a \fs23 given in order to protect human life and minimise injury\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s3\absw4089\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy11643\fs23 The 90\fs15\super\up12 
th\up0\nosupersub\fs23  percentile footprint \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s2\s3\absw8211\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy12236\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Readers should be aware that currently, Australian Standard 1428.1 shows a mix of 80\fs15\super\up12 th\up0\nosupersub\fs23 
 and 90\fs15\super\up12 th\up0\nosupersub\fs23  percentile dimension requirements. It is a ridiculous state of affairs. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s4\absw5199\phpg\posx1819\pvpg\posy13304\fs23 Our members require the 90\fs15\super\up12 th\up0\nosupersub\fs23 
 percentile. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw2404\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy14170\sl278\slmult0\fs23 And finally.... \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\absw7996\phpg\posx1814\pvpg\posy14722 The 2004 draft Standard was an infinitely better outcome than what we are commenting on now. Whilst it still had a measured level of discrimination, it 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\pagebb\absw8332\phpg\posx1795\pvpg\posy1484 was at a point that our members may have accepted it, given that through the negotiation process we had given many concessions to the property sector in order to achieve an outcome that the majority of our members might accept at that time. However, we are 5 years further on and matters have actually regressed. 
\ulnone\strike0\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s14\s3\absw7903\phpg\posx1799\pvpg\posy3140\ri0\sl273\slmult0\fs23 Moreover, a telling comment that Australians should note is this: the proposed 2009 Standard before us was not agreed to by the Disability sector. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw8304\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy4239\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Further, we wish readers to note this Standard only covers the built environment and even then, it excludes housing. The Standard does not cover services or employment provided within buildings. Do you think a high profile jeweller or dentist or radiography service or superannuation fund or solicitor on the first floor in the exempted buildings could claim unjustifiable hardship? 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s7\s3\absw8114\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy6174\ri0\sl278\slmult0\fs23 The more the proposed Standard has exemptions and limitations, the more vulnerable building owners and lessees will become, given a population that will increasingly expect equal access to goods, services and information. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8584\phpg\posx1824\pvpg\posy7268\sl278\slmult0\fs23 If we want to maximise the community's participation in anything, first, we \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw4315\phpg\posx1819\pvpg\posy7542\sl278\slmult0\fs23 must maximise their access to it. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s2\s4\absw8229\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy8094\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Members of parliament would agree they want the people they were elected to represent to have access to services and participate in Australia's way of life. An Access to Premises Standard is the lever to achieve that. Critically, against the background of Australia operating within a global economy and where the aged will soon become the most dominant cohort both numerically and financially, it is the lever that can maximise Australia's social and economic performance. It is a lever that must be equal to that task. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\f0\absw2594\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy10580\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Yours sincerely, \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw2736\phpg\posx1819\pvpg\posy11967\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Graham Schlecht \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s4\absw2193\phpg\posx1819\pvpg\posy12241\ri0\sl273\slmult0\fs23 
Executive Director Carers Queensland \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\absw4638\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy13335 Attachment: Access factors and Influences \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\pagebb\absw3696\phpg\posx1776\pvpg\posy1455 Access Factors and Influences: \ulnone\strike0\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw8226\phpg\posx1771\pvpg\posy2007\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
Access: Access is not about so called 'disabled access'. Strategies to develop An Accessible Australia are based on achieving equity, equal opportunity and equitable access for all the community. It is true that people with a disability are among the strongest advocates for access quite simply because their lives are the most limited without it. However, a parent with a twin side by side stroller, the aged, people with temporary mobility impairment (e.g. through injury) and people with a medical condition all have similar access needs. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\absw9157\phpg\posx1799\pvpg\posy4743\fs23 Numbers: \fs26\f0 Population - Australian Bureau Statistics 2003 2004 \ulnone\strike0\par{\shp{\*\shpinst \shpleft1785\shptop5035\shpright10897\shpbottom9539\shpfhdr0\shpbxpage\shpbypage\shpwr5\shpwrk0\shpfblwtxt1{\sp{\sn shapeType}{\sv 202}}{\sp{\sn fLine}{\sv 0}}{\sp{\sn fFilled}{\sv 0}}{\shptxt\trowd\irow0\irowband0\trgaph108\trrh1745\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrnil\trbrdrb\brdrnil\trbrdrl\brdrnil\trbrdrr\brdrnil\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5222\clshdrawnil\cellx2503\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3090\clshdrawnil\cellx4048\par\pard\plain\intbl\ql\cf0\fs23\f1 
People with permanent disability Aged 60+ Parents with prams (children aged 1 to 4) \cell {\pard\plain\intbl}\pard\plain\intbl\qr\cf0\fs26\f0 20% 17% 6% Sub Total: 43% \cell {\pard\plain\intbl}{\trowd\irow0\irowband0\trgaph108\trrh1745\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrnil\trbrdrb\brdrnil\trbrdrl\brdrnil\trbrdrr\brdrnil\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5222\clshdrawnil\cellx2503\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3090\clshdrawnil\cellx4048\row}\trowd\irow1\irowband1\trgaph108\trrh1445\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrnil\trbrdrb\brdrnil\trbrdrl\brdrnil\trbrdrr\brdrnil\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5222\clshdrawnil\cellx2503\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3090\clshdrawnil\cellx4048\pard\plain\intbl\ql\cf0\fs23\f1 
People with temporary mobility impairment Note: Medibank Private August 2003 says 1 in 17 Australians have temporary injury \cell {\pard\plain\intbl}\pard\plain\intbl\qr\cell {\pard\plain\intbl}{\trowd\irow1\irowband1\trgaph108\trrh1445\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrnil\trbrdrb\brdrnil\trbrdrl\brdrnil\trbrdrr\brdrnil\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5222\clshdrawnil\cellx2503\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3090\clshdrawnil\cellx4048\row}\trowd\irow2\irowband2\lastrow\trgaph108\trrh360\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrnil\trbrdrb\brdrnil\trbrdrl\brdrnil\trbrdrr\brdrnil\clvertalb\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5222\clshdrawnil\cellx2503\clvertalb\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3090\clshdrawnil\cellx4048\pard\plain\intbl\ql\cf0\fs23\f1 
due to sport, i.e.1.2 million Australians. \cell {\pard\plain\intbl}\pard\plain\intbl\qr\cf0\fs23\f1 5.8% \cell {\pard\plain\intbl}{\trowd\irow2\irowband2\lastrow\trgaph108\trrh360\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrnil\trbrdrb\brdrnil\trbrdrl\brdrnil\trbrdrr\brdrnil\clvertalb\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5222\clshdrawnil\cellx2503\clvertalb\clbrdrt\brdrnil\clbrdrb\brdrnil\clbrdrl\brdrnil\clbrdrr\brdrnil\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3090\clshdrawnil\cellx4048\row}
}}}\pard\plain\par\pard\s10\absw8897\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy9054\sl400\slmult0\fs23 Work based injury (Injury Research Centre SA) anticipated at 7.4\fs23 % \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\absw8258\phpg\posx1785\pvpg\posy9514\li0\sl400\slmult0\fs23 Carers for people with disabilities 14
\fs23 % Arthritis 16.4% Asthma 25% children \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s15\absw1301\phpg\posx9316\pvpg\posy11199\fi0\sl473\slmult0\fs23 10% \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s15\absw8241\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy11670\fi5635\sl473\slmult0\fs23 adults Osteoporosis 10% + to name a few. Note: The potent influence of an aging population 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw8294\phpg\posx1799\pvpg\posy13830\sl278\slmult0\fs23 In 2003, Australians aged 55+ = 21 % of the population but control 39% of the nation's wealth. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw7290\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy14660\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
The Queensland Department of Housing forecasts in 2051, the demographic with the greatest increase will be people aged 71 + \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\pagebb\absw8282\phpg\posx1780\pvpg\posy1719\sl278\slmult0\fs23 South East Queensland Region of Councils (SECROC) forecasts people age
\fs23 d \fs23 60 + will equal 26% of population by 203\fs23 1 \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s16\s3\absw8120\phpg\posx1785\pvpg\posy2550\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Increased lifespan is another critical factor to be taken into account: Males t\fs23 o \fs23 93 and females to 95 before the year 2050 (note: females consistently live 
\fs23 2 \fs23 years more\fs23 ) \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s16\s3\absw8155\phpg\posx1781\pvpg\posy3649\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 According to the Bureau of Statistics (2003), 51% of people aged 60+ have \fs23 a \fs23 disability. The proportion of older people with disabilities increase
\fs23 s \fs23 dramatically with age. 92% of people aged 90+ have a disability\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8078\phpg\posx1785\pvpg\posy4753\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Seamless connections\fs23 : \fs23 The way to maximise the performance of buildings and precincts is to creat
\fs23 e \fs23 seamless connections. In this way, the community is connected to goods\fs23 , \fs23 services and information, and the investment in buildings, places an\fs23 d \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3692\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy5847\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
infrastructure is maximised\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw8274\phpg\posx1799\pvpg\posy6409\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Moreover, there is increasing evidence that accessible buildings and precinct\fs23 s \fs23 appreciate faster, offer more secure rentals, reduce public liability an
\fs23 d \fs23 maintenance costs\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw6802\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy7513\sl278\slmult0\fs23 In dealing with these issues there is a fundamental tenet\fs23 : \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8881\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy7786\sl278\slmult0\fs23 
In order to maximise the community's participation in anything, first you mus\fs23 t \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\s3\absw3653\phpg\posx1804\pvpg\posy8065\sl278\slmult0\fs23 maximise their access to it\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s16\s3\absw8107\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy8617\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 
An Accessible Australia offers the benefits of raising the bar for social justic\fs23 e \fs23 and the economy, the latter because Australia will have maximised th\fs23 e \fs23 performance of its assets, services, information, markets, sales and profits\fs23 
. \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s7\s3\absw8081\phpg\posx1794\pvpg\posy9716\ri0\sl278\slmult0\fs23 Safety and Acces\fs23 s \fs23 Planning and thought to the accessibility of premises and infrastructur\fs23 e \fs23 automatically reduces the effort and planning required to meet workplac
\fs23 e \fs23 health and safety requirements. In fact, safety and accessibility are one an\fs23 d \fs23 the same\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s1\absw8456\phpg\posx1809\pvpg\posy11377\sl278\slmult0\fs23 For deliveries: it is much safer for heavy objects to be wheeled up ramp
\fs23 s \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s7\s3\absw8040\phpg\posx1794\pvpg\posy11655\ri0\sl278\slmult0\fs23 instead of carried up stairs. Wide corridors allow delivery personnel to hav\fs23 e \fs23 trolley access\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s13\s3\absw7835\phpg\posx1799\pvpg\posy12481\ri0\sl273\slmult0\fs23 
For evacuation: accessible evacuation routes are safer and more efficien\fs23 t \fs23 paths of egress than non-accessible routes. Accessibility can significantl\fs23 y \fs23 expedite emergency egress\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s16\s3\absw8128\phpg\posx1799\pvpg\posy13585\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 
For alarms: alarm systems designed to alert all people (including people wit\fs23 h \fs23 sensory impairments) are less likely to be missed or misunderstood\fs23 . \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s12\absw8003\phpg\posx1790\pvpg\posy14420\ri0\sl276\slmult0\fs23 Accessibility and safety are essentially the same concern and if the effor
\fs23 t \fs23 taken to make premises compliant in terms of Workplace Health and Safet\fs23 y \ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s17\s3\pagebb\absw7661\phpg\posx1828\pvpg\posy1474\qj\sl271\slmult0\fs23 requirements is put into making premises accessible, two issues can be resolved at once. 
\ulnone\strike0\par\pard\s17\absw8372\phpg\posx1833\pvpg\posy2300\qj\sl271\slmult0\fs23 Prepared by Graham Schlecht, Executive Director, Carers Queensland \ulnone\strike0 }