Is being insulted or offended in public or the media discrimination under the DDA?
No. The DDA only applies in the areas of life specified in the DDA itself, such as employment, education and provision of goods and services. In these areas, insulting or offensive comments can amount to discrimination. But outside these areas, the DDA does not cover being insulted in public, or being offended by material in the media. Some State legislation does cover public harassment or vilification. Check details with your State discrimination authority.
