Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00060:section:12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00060
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 12
Character Range: 20792–22036

12  Authority must have regard to certain objectives etc.
  In performing the Authority's functions under this Act, the Authority must have regard to:
 (a) the following objectives:
 (i) promoting a co‑ordinated and consistent approach to organ or tissue donation and transplantation matters;
 (ii) improving access to organ or tissue donation and transplantation services;
 (iii) improving the identification of potential organ or tissue donors;
 (iv) minimising waiting times for potential organ or tissue recipients;
 (v) improving the management of waiting lists for potential organ or tissue recipients;
 (vi) improving the management of the allocation of donated organs or tissue;
 (vii) improving support services for organ or tissue donors and their partners and families;
 (viii) improving the skills and knowledge of people involved in providing organ or tissue donation and transplantation services;
 (ix) improving public knowledge about, and public confidence in, organ or tissue donation and transplantation services; and
 (b) international best practice; and
 (c) safety; and
 (d) effectiveness; and
 (e) privacy; and
 (f) equity; and
 (g) transparency; and
 (h) such other matters (if any) as the Authority considers relevant.