Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) A public authority must ensure the authority and its officers and employees--
(a) have an awareness and understanding of the carers charter; and
(b) take action to reflect the principles of the charter in providing services of the authority which affect carers and the persons they care for.
(2) A public authority, to the extent its internal human resources policies may significantly affect an employee in carrying out the employee's role as a carer, must ensure the policies are developed taking into consideration the principles of the carers charter.
(3) Also, a public authority must consult with the representative bodies that the authority is satisfied represent the carers affected when making strategic policy or planning decisions relevant to carers and the persons they care for.