Accessible Hardware Manufacturing Business Guide
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All 28 Documented Cases
Lost Sales from Accessibility Churn
2-10% annual revenue loss (AUD 100,000+ for mid-size firm); missed tenders worth AUD 500,000+Failure to certify under Digital Service Standards blocks sales to government and inclusive markets, leading to churn.
Cost of Poor Quality in Compatibility Testing
AUD 72-145M market exposed; 2-5% CoPQ (AUD 1.4-7.2M annually for mid-sized firm) from rework and refunds[1][2][6]Incompatibility in assistive technology leads to high costs from returns, rework, and compensation, exacerbated by rapid market growth and regulatory demands for accessibility.
ARTG Application Delays
500-1,000 hours/device at AUD 200/hr (AUD 100,000-200,000 opportunity cost); annual renewal fees AUD 2,220+ per entryFull TGA process takes 18-24 months without overseas approvals; Class I: 2 months, Class III: 2-3 months, plus audits for higher classes.
WCAG Certification Rework Costs
AUD 10,000 - 50,000 per product (200+ hours at AUD 100/hr consultant rate)Certification process for hardware (audio/video/ICT) demands extensive testing of WCAG criteria; non-conformance triggers redesign, delaying market entry.