Are international students covered by the DDA?
Yes. The DDA applies to services and facilities provided by Australian educational institutions to all students or persons seeking to become students. Its protection is definitely not limited to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.The only exception to this principle is that actions in relation to the administration of the Migration Act are exempt from the DDA. This would cover, for example, decisions by migration authorities to refuse a visa to a student with a disability. This exception would not cover discrimination in admission decisions or provision of services by educational institutions.
