StrongAccess · Australia · New Zealand
Australian and New Zealand guidance now set WCAG 2.2 Level AA as the benchmark. StrongAccess provides enterprise-grade audits, remediation support and continuous monitoring for government, financial services, healthcare and regulated industries.
Why act now
Compliance
The DDA applies to digital goods and services, and both Australian and NZ guidance now set WCAG 2.2 AA as the benchmark.
Customer experience
Forms, payments and service requests that work for everyone mean fewer abandoned transactions and better search visibility.
Procurement and risk
Accessibility evidence speeds up government and enterprise procurement and reduces complaint and legal risk.
Reputation and inclusion
Showing leadership in inclusion strengthens your brand with customers, staff and regulators.
ANZ policy reality
A summary, not legal advice. Your obligations depend on your sector and customers.
| Dimension | Australia | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | Disability Discrimination Act 1992 | Human Rights Act 1993 |
| Technical benchmark | WCAG 2.2 Level AA, per Australian Human Rights Commission guidance (April 2025) | WCAG 2.2 Level AA, required by the Web Accessibility Standard 1.2 from 17 March 2025 |
| Government policy | Digital Experience Policy (from 1 January 2025) for Australian Government agencies | Web Accessibility Standard 1.2 for mandated public service agencies and Crown entities |
| Procurement | AS EN 301 549 for ICT procurement | Accessibility built into government web standards |
| Additional requirements | AHRC guidance covers apps, SaaS, CAPTCHAs, biometrics and AI tools | Live captions and audio description required for high-stakes content |
| Who's affected | Government, and private-sector organisations providing goods and services | Public service departments, Crown entities and their suppliers |
Sources: Australian Human Rights Commission; NZ Web Accessibility Standard 1.2.
Where organisations struggle
Design, development, QA and content teams aren't aligned on who owns which WCAG requirements.
Scanners miss complex and assistive technology issues and create false confidence.
The new criteria aren't yet built into the SDLC or design system.
Screen reader, keyboard and gesture gaps in native apps.
Large backlogs of untested documents create ongoing compliance risk.
No clear reporting, accessibility statement or procurement pack.
Built into how you deliver
Release-aligned testing means accessibility is checked continuously rather than discovered in a yearly audit.
How we engage
Stage 01 · Assess
2–4 weeks
Stage 02 · Fix
4–12 weeks
Stage 03 · Sustain
12 months+
Packages
All packages include WCAG 2.2 AA testing.
Package 01
2–4 weeks
Prove value quickly on your most important journeys or flagship channel.
Best for Fast proof, a board-grade baseline and early procurement evidence.
Package 02
3–6 months
Audit, remediation and sign-off across your main digital channels.
Best for Organisations preparing for a procurement or audit cycle.
Package 03
12 months+
Year-round accessibility assurance across your digital estate.
Best for Public sector and regulated enterprises running accessibility as a programme.
Every package is scoped to your channels, languages and regulatory context. You'll receive a fixed quote after a short scoping session. Each package is designed to lead into the next.
12-month roadmap
| Quarter | Focus | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 · Months 1–3 | Baseline and mobilise | Stakeholder kickoff, baseline audit of flagship channels, risk register, quick wins |
| Q2 · Months 4–6 | Remediate and enable | Fix patterns in sprints, re-test journeys, accessibility statement, developer and design training |
| Q3 · Months 7–9 | Extend and operationalise | Mobile apps, PDFs and media, release-aligned testing, CI/CD checks, design system patterns |
| Q4 · Months 10–12 | Assure and evidence | Executive scorecard, procurement evidence pack, quarterly business review, Year 2 roadmap |
Next steps
30–45 minutes
A tailored session on your digital estate, risks and timelines, with prioritised recommendations.
Schedule a briefingFixed fee · kickoff in 2 weeks
3–5 critical journeys tested with assistive technology, a prioritised backlog and a remediation roadmap.
Start a pilotCross-functional
Align design, development, QA, content and compliance on roles, responsibilities and workflow.
Book a workshopFAQ
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 makes disability discrimination in providing goods and services unlawful, and that includes digital services. The Australian Human Rights Commission's 2025 guidance treats WCAG 2.2 Level AA as the minimum benchmark. We're not lawyers, but an audit shows where you stand and what to fix.
Since 17 March 2025, mandated New Zealand government organisations must meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA for their websites. The standard also strengthens requirements for live captions and audio description on high-stakes content.
Typically an accessibility statement, a recent audit against WCAG 2.2 AA and, for ICT products, conformance with AS EN 301 549. Our packages produce these as standard deliverables.
Yes. We integrate with CI/CD pipelines, set up release gates and sync findings to your issue tracker, so accessibility is checked with every release rather than once a year.
Our working hours overlap with Australian and New Zealand mornings, and briefings, readouts and governance meetings are scheduled to suit you. Testing itself doesn't depend on time zones.
Tell us which services and journeys matter most. We'll recommend an entry point and give you a fixed quote.