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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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March 2026

February 2026

Waverley Council

Title / URL	Issues
News & Media - Waverley Councilwww.waverley.nsw.gov.au/top/news_and_media	23
Events - Waverley Councilwww.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/events	18
Waverley LGA Maps - Waverley Councilwww.waverley.nsw.gov.au/residents/waverley_lga_maps	13
About Us - Waverley Councilwww.waverley.nsw.gov.au/top/about_us	12
Sponsorship - Waverley Councilwww.waverley.nsw.gov.au/business/sponsorship	10
Tourism - Waverley Councilwww.waverley.nsw.gov.au/business/tourism	10
School Holiday Programs - Waverley Councilwww.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/shp	10
Procurement - Waverley Councilwww.waverley.nsw.gov.au/business/procurement	10
Over 60s - Waverley Councilwww.waverley.nsw.gov.au/community/over_60s	10
Contact Us - Waverley Councilwww.waverley.nsw.gov.au/top/contact_us	10

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

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