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  • Digital Accessibility Standard (DAS) — Have your say

    A new Digital Accessibility Standard (DAS) will replace the Web Accessibility Standard in early 2027. We are changing the standard to make sure that accessibility is considered for all digital technology. We want your views on what should be in the standard. This helps make sure the DAS focuses on what people need. We have published information about the standard and the consultation in a range of accessible formats . The survey  This survey has 18...

    Closed 7 August 2026

Open activities

  • Centralised Web Accessibility Checker (CWAC) — User survey

    Centralised Web Accessibility Checker (CWAC) is a tool designed to scan websites for potential web accessibility issues. Work is underway to make this tool more useful and usable. Please help us understand how you would use this tool, and how it could be improved. About this survey This...

    Closes today

Closed activities

  • Digital Accessibility Standard (DAS) — Have your say

    A new Digital Accessibility Standard (DAS) will replace the Web Accessibility Standard in early 2027. We are changing the standard to make sure that accessibility is considered for all digital technology. We want your views on what should be in the standard. This helps make sure the DAS...

    Closed 7 August 2026

  • Simplifying Local Government

    The Government wants your feedback on a proposal for simplifying local government. This document explains what will happen if the plan goes ahead. In short, the Government proposes replacing regional councillors with a board of mayors who will work together on regional issues. This new board...

    Closed 20 February 2026

  • Identification Standards Interim Review

    The Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) seeks your views on the proposals outlined in this consultation paper for proposed changes to the Identification Standards. These proposed changes have been identified with increased use of the standards. Background The New...

    Closed 13 February 2026