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WCAG Compliance for Australian Government Suppliers

Everything you need to know about meeting accessibility requirements for Commonwealth, State, and Territory procurement.

Last updated: 22 Feb 2026Reading time: 12 min

Why Australian Government Requires WCAG Compliance

WCAG 2.1 AA conformance is a baseline expectation across Australian government digital policy and procurement.

Commonwealth Government Requirements

Suppliers are typically expected to show current, dated evidence and clear remediation pathways.

Ongoing evidence doesn’t mean continuous monitoring; it means maintaining a series of dated, repeatable point-in-time evidence reports across major releases and procurement events.

State and Territory Requirements

Policy language varies by jurisdiction, but AA-level accessibility evidence remains the practical standard.

Preparing Procurement-Ready Evidence

  • VPAT / conformance documentation
  • Timestamped automated and manual testing records
  • Accessibility statement and issue remediation documentation
  • Evidence mapped to release and tender dates

Ongoing evidence doesn’t mean continuous monitoring; it means maintaining a series of dated, repeatable point-in-time evidence reports across major releases and procurement events.

Common Pitfalls for Government Suppliers

  • Leaving testing too close to submission deadlines
  • Submitting incomplete documentation packages
  • Treating Level A conformance as sufficient

Building Competitive Advantage Through Accessibility

Suppliers with reliable, current evidence packages are easier to evaluate and lower-risk in procurement.

Prepare Your Procurement-Ready Evidence

Start building your accessibility documentation with a comprehensive WCAG 2.1 Level AA evidence report.

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Legal Disclaimer: This guide provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

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