Public Records Act 2002 (WA)

The Public Records Act 2002 (WA) governs how government agencies and certain organizations manage, keep, and provide access to their records. Its goal is to ensure public records are properly created, maintained, and available for transparency, accountability, and historical preservation. The Act establishes responsibilities for record keeping, promotes good record management practices, and provides the public with rights to access records, subject to privacy and security considerations. Overall, it helps ensure government information is responsibly handled and accessible to the public while balancing privacy rights.