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Public Health Act 2010 (NSW) - Level 3

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The objects of this Act are as followsâ€"
(a) to promote, protect and improve public health,
(b) to control the risks to public health,
(c) to promote the control of infectious diseases,
(d) to prevent the spread of infectious diseases,
(e) to recognise the role of local government in protecting public health.
(f) to monitor diseases and conditions affecting public health.
The protection of the health and safety of the public is to be the paramount consideration in the exercise of functions under this Act.