New accessibility rules may take effect before launch

If the revised accessibility regulation commences before 19 Nov, then the portal must meet WCAG 2.2 AA rather than the 2.1 AA we scoped.

Impact if it happens — remediation across roughly forty screens, plus a re-audit. Four to six weeks of unplanned work.

Response (accept, monitor) — build to 2.2 AA where it costs nothing extra now, and track the commencement date monthly rather than re-scoping on a rumour.

Trigger to watch — commencement date confirmed as earlier than 1 Nov.