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Public Records Act 2005

Purpose, other preliminary provisions, and key administrative provisions - Purpose and other preliminary provisions

8: Act binds the Crown

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"The law applies to everyone, including the government."

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This Act applies to the Crown. You need to know that the Crown is bound by this Act. The Act's rules affect the Crown, just like they affect you.

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Part 1Purpose, other preliminary provisions, and key administrative provisions
Purpose and other preliminary provisions

8Act binds the Crown

  1. This Act binds the Crown.