Anti-discrimination Act 1992
58Accommodating special need unreasonable
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58 Accommodating special need unreasonable (1) A person may discriminate against another person who has a special need with respect to a matter that is otherwise prohibited under this Act if: (a) the other person would require special services or facilities; and (b) it is unreasonable to require the person to supply the special services or facilities. (2) Whether it is unreasonable to require a person to supply special services or facilities depends on the relevant circumstances of the case including, but not limited to: (a) the nature of the special services or facilities; and (b) the cost of providing the special services or facilities and the number of people who would benefit or be disadvantaged; and (c) the financial circumstances of the person; and (d) the disruption that providing the special services or facilities may cause; and
Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 41 (e) the nature of any benefit or detriment to all persons concerned.