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PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACT 2008 - SECT 8 Principle of accountability

PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACT 2008 - SECT 8

Principle of accountability

    (1)     Persons who are engaged in the administration of this Act should as far as is practicable ensure that decisions are transparent, systematic and appropriate.

    (2)     Members of the public should therefore be given—

        (a)     access to reliable information in appropriate forms to facilitate a good understanding of public health issues; and

        (b)     opportunities to participate in policy and program development.