Part 1 Preliminary provisions
5What is plain language
In this Act, plain language means language that is—
- appropriate to the intended audience; and
- clear, concise, and well organised.
Plain language is what this Act talks about. It means using words that are right for the people who will read them. When you use plain language, you make sure your writing is easy to understand. You do this by using clear words, not saying more than you need to, and putting your ideas in a good order. This helps the people reading your writing to quickly grasp what you’re saying.
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In this Act, plain language means language that is—