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Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014

Detention and supervision of persons posing very high risk of imminent serious sexual or violent offending - Status of residents - Rights of residents

37: Right to information

You could also call this:

"Knowing the rules that affect you"

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You have the right to know about rules and decisions that affect you. You are entitled to be told about what you can and can't do, what you are allowed to have, and what you must do. This information helps you understand how things work where you live.

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Part 1Detention and supervision of persons posing very high risk of imminent serious sexual or violent offending
Status of residents: Rights of residents

37Right to information

  1. A resident is entitled to be informed about rules, guidelines or instructions, entitlements, obligations, and decisions that affect the resident.