Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIAN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION AUTHORITY ACT 2008 - SECT 12

    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.