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All interactive components on a page, such as buttons or menus, should be far enough apart 
from other interactive areas, to avoid them being used by mistake. 

This ensures people with motor impairments can easily click or tap on the right element.

## How to fix

* Ensure all interactive elements are at least 24 CSS pixels wide and tall
* OR ensure there is at least 24 CSS pixels (minus the width and height of the element)
  between each interactive element

## Methodology

This check is run on both the mobile and desktop versions of every page. Results
for each may differ.

1. All interactive elements are identified, including buttons, links, and form controls.
2. If an element is not normally visible, it is ignored. This includes elements which
   are positioned offscreen or cropped (e.g. for 'screen-reader only' text).
3. If an element is larger than 24 CSS pixels in both dimensions, it passes.
4. Otherwise, the element is compared to all other elements on the page.
5. The minimum horizontal gap between the element is calculated as 24 CSS pixels,  
   minus the width of the element.
6. The minimum vertical gap between the element is calculated as 24 CSS pixels,  
   minus the height of the element.
7. If another element falls within the minimum horizontal or vertical gap, the 
   element fails, unless both are links that point to the same place.

## Further reading

* [Target Size (Minimum)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/target-size-minimum.html)
* [Technique C42 - Using min-height and min-width to ensure sufficient target spacing](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Techniques/css/C42)

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October 2025

	Title / URL	Issues
	Community Safety » Town of Port Hedlandwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-community/community/community-safety.aspx	28
	Town of Port Hedlandwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/	26
	Local Laws » Town of Port Hedlandwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-council/council/local-laws.aspx	23
	First time visit: View without clicking anythingwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/	13
	Council » Town of Port Hedlandwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-council/council.aspx	12
	Contact Us » Town of Port Hedlandwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/contact-us.aspx	10
	Your Councillors » Town of Port Hedlandwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-council/council/your-councillors.aspx	10
	Elections » Town of Port Hedlandwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-council/council/elections/elections.aspx	10
	Documents in Public Documents » Town of Port Hedlandwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/documents/public-documents	10
	Town Tidbits » Town of Port Hedlandwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/news/town-tidbits	10

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

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