📘 Public Health Act 2016
018 of 2016Assented 25 July 2016· Minister for Health
The Public Health Act 2016 provides a framework for protecting and promoting public health in Western Australia. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of various bodies, including the Chief Health Officer, local governments, and enforcement agencies, in managing public health risks and promoting healthy living.
Impact
Impacts individuals, communities, and organizations by establishing a general public health duty, addressing serious and material public health risks, and enabling public health planning and policies. It also covers registration/licensing of activities, management of infectious diseases, and related conditions.
Sectors
healthlocal_governmentpublic_sectoremergency_services
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