I know this was awhile ago, but in case it hasn't been covered, you are unlikely to be able to sue as the Australian accessibility regulations come from the Disability Discrimination Act - they are discriminating against people using particular software, but not people because they have a disability.
But you should definitely let them know. Let us know how it goes. Cheers, Gian PurpleTop has been acquired by iFocus: www.ifocus.com.au Gian Sampson-Wild iFocus Pty Limited Level 1, 450 St Kilda Road Melbourne Vic 3004 ph: + 61 3 8807 0100 | fx: +61 3 8807 0101 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | http://www.ifocus.com.au :: Australian Federal Government Endorsed Supplier :: Queensland Government Information Technology Contract (GITC) Endorsed Supplier :: Member of the Victorian Government eServices Panel :: Member of the Australian Government Information Management Office Web Management Panel (AGIMO) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this message is intended only for the recipient, may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, please be aware that any dissemination or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. iFocus maintains up-to-date virus checking software and we recommend that you also employ resident virus protection. Our liability with respect to the transference of computer viruses is limited to resupplying the infected email or document again. Thank-you, iFocus Pty Limited. ABN 23 090 593 525 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Stratford Sent: Friday, 7 January 2005 2:01 PM To: wsg@webstandardsgroup.org Subject: Re: [WSG] ATO - shame shame shame... Thanks for all the replies! I wasn't serious about threatening to sue. It was just an expression of rage ;) Thanks for the pointers! I will definatly let them know! Cheers! James Ellis wrote: >Chris > >Their minimum system requirements >http://pki.ato.gov.au/atocdia/MinSysReq.htm >suggest that Netscape 7.1 is supported. Given that this browser is >basically Mozilla 1.4 it's probable that they have a faulty browser >sniffer* > >Threatening to sue them because of a faulty browser sniffer is >probably not a good idea. Maybe you can assist them by providing them >with your Firefox/Mozilla user agent.... > >Its always good to look before leaping. > >HTH >James > >*Using the User Agent extension and altering to Netscape 7.1 and IE 6 >allows you to install their certificate. > >On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 03:16:34 +1100, Chris Stratford ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>Can I sue the ATO over this - like the SOCOG case. >> >>http://pki.ato.gov.au/atocdia/welcome.htm >> >>I can't get my digital certificate without installing IE again... >>It is GONE! >>I dont want it. >>I dont want NN either (its good, but I love my firefox)... >>Can they force me to download IE to complete my business registration? >> >>Can they not simply uphold web standards! >>Ahhh I am mad. >>I will call them - tell them to print it out or whatever it is. >>and mail it to me... >> >>Deary me... >>The government has failed again... >>:) >> >>-- >>------------------------ >>Chris Stratford >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>http://www.neester.com >>------------------------ >> >>-- >>No virus found in this outgoing message. >>Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >>Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.8 - Release Date: 3/01/2005 >> >>****************************************************** >>The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ >> >> See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >> for some hints on posting to the list & getting help >>****************************************************** >> >> >> >> >****************************************************** >The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ > > See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm > for some hints on posting to the list & getting help >****************************************************** > > > > > > > -- ------------------------ Chris Stratford [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.neester.com ------------------------ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 6/01/2005 ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ****************************************************** ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ******************************************************
