Public interest purposes for publication of public sector communication
4 Public interest purposes for publication of public sector communication
For the purposes of section 97B(2) of the Act, the following are prescribed public interest purposes—
to inform the public of new, existing or proposed public sector policies or projects or Victorian legislation;
to promote public safety, personal security or behavioural change;
to advocate on behalf of Victoria to advance Victoria's position or interests;
to promote awareness of rights, responsibilities, duties or entitlements;
to encourage understanding or use of public sector products and services;
to report on performance in relation to public sector undertakings;
to promote social cohesion, civic pride or community spirit;
to encourage public involvement in decision making by public sector bodies;
to recruit staff;
to promote business opportunities within the public sector;
to promote commercial or economic development within Victoria;
to generate revenue for public sector bodies or for Victoria through consumption of products or services delivered by or in partnership with public sector bodies.
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