Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AUSTRALIAN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION AUTHORITY ACT 2008 (NO. 122, 2008) - SECT 12

                   In performing the CEO's functions under this Act, the CEO 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 CEO considers relevant.