Special measures
45 Special measures
This Part does not render it unlawful to do an act that is reasonably intended to:
ensure that persons who have a disability have equal opportunities with other persons in circumstances in relation to which a provision is made by this Act; or
afford persons who have a disability or a particular disability, goods or access to facilities, services or opportunities to meet their special needs in relation to:
employment, education, accommodation, clubs or sport; or
the provision of goods, services, facilities or land; or
the making available of facilities; or
the administration of Commonwealth laws and programs; or
their capacity to live independently; or
afford persons who have a disability or a particular disability, grants, benefits or programs, whether direct or indirect, to meet their special needs in relation to:
employment, education, accommodation, clubs or sport; or
the provision of goods, services, facilities or land; or
the making available of facilities; or
the administration of Commonwealth laws and programs; or
their capacity to live independently.
However, subsection (1) does not apply:
in relation to discrimination in implementing a measure referred to in that subsection if the discrimination is not necessary for implementing the measure; or
in relation to the rates of salary or wages paid to persons with disabilities.
For discrimination in relation to the rates of salary or wages paid to persons with disabilities, see paragraphs 47(1)(c) and (d).
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