The DDA doesn’t name a specific technical standard in its text, but the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), which handles DDA complaints, formally affirmed WCAG 2.2 Level AA as its benchmark in April 2025. Government agencies are additionally covered by the Digital Transformation Agency’s Digital Experience Policy, which sets accessibility expectations for federal digital services.
Complaints under the DDA go through a conciliation process at the AHRC before any court action, and a number of high-profile Australian web accessibility complaints have shaped how the law is applied online.