Carers (Recognition) Act 2008
sec.8Purpose and application of pt 2
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sec.8 Purpose and application of pt 2
It is Parliament’s intention that this part be complied with. However, this part is directory only and does not create rights or impose legally enforceable obligations on the State, a public authority or anyone else. Failure to comply with this part does not affect the validity of any decision. Subsection (5) applies to a public authority that must, under another Act or law, consider, or comply with, principles or requirements ( other considerations ) in the exercise of the authority’s functions or powers. This part does not apply to the public authority to the extent that the principles of the carers charter or requirements under this part would conflict with, or otherwise detract from, the public authority properly considering or complying with the other considerations. (sec.8-ssec.1) It is Parliament’s intention that this part be complied with. (sec.8-ssec.2) However, this part is directory only and does not create rights or impose legally enforceable obligations on the State, a public authority or anyone else. (sec.8-ssec.3) Failure to comply with this part does not affect the validity of any decision. (sec.8-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies to a public authority that must, under another Act or law, consider, or comply with, principles or requirements ( other considerations ) in the exercise of the authority’s functions or powers. (sec.8-ssec.5) This part does not apply to the public authority to the extent that the principles of the carers charter or requirements under this part would conflict with, or otherwise detract from, the public authority properly considering or complying with the other considerations.