What does it mean when an indicator says ased on advice from a recognised authority?
• A recognised authority is an organisation that provides specialist information or advice based on current research and current thinking. • Current information and recommendations may also be sought through State, Territory or Federal legislation. However, it is important to ensure that when policy information is sourced from legislation that it is also supported by current information from a relevant recognised authority. • There may be one particular authority that will provide advice on a subject. For example, the Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner website provides the legal requirements of the Federal Privacy Act. However, there will often be more then one authority that can provide information on similar topics. • When your service is in the process of establishing or revising policies, it is important to research a range of information and advice provided by recognised authorities. This will ensure that your policies reflect recent research and current advice on best pra
