Web Accessibility in Australia: Why Your Site Needs to Be Accessible Now
Accessibility Isn't a Feature. It's Your Responsibility.
1 in 5 Australians have some form of disability. That's 20% of your potential customers who might struggle to use your website.
But here's what most Sydney businesses don't know: accessible design is also just good design. It's faster. It's cleaner. It converts better.
Why This Matters (Beyond Just Being Nice)
Australian businesses are getting sued for inaccessible websites. The Disability Discrimination Act means you're liable if your site excludes people with disabilities.
One Melbourne retailer paid over $20K to fix accessibility issues after a complaint. They could have prevented it for a fraction of that.
5 Accessibility Fixes That Improve Everything
1. Color Contrast
Text on a light background should have enough contrast. Use a tool like WebAIM to check. Good contrast helps everyone, especially people with low vision.
2. Alt Text for Images
Every image needs a description. This helps screen readers. It also helps Google understand your images. Win-win.
3. Keyboard Navigation
Visitors should be able to use your site with just their keyboard. No mouse. Test it yourself. Tab through every page.
4. Forms That Make Sense
Labels should be near inputs. Error messages should be clear. Passwords shouldn't have arbitrary restrictions.
5. Readable Text
Font size 16px minimum. Line height at least 1.5. Sans-serif fonts. Short paragraphs. Your dyslexic visitors (and most visitors) will thank you.
The Business Case
Accessible sites rank better on Google. They load faster. They have lower bounce rates. Accessible design is just good web design.
Want to make sure your site is accessible and converts?
Published 8 January 2026