Community Services Act 2007 (Qld)

Community Services Act 2007

An Act to provide for powers to safeguard funding for the delivery of products and services to the community and for other purposes

Part 1 Preliminary

Division 1 Introduction

1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Services Act 2007.

2 Commencement This Act commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation.

Division 2 Object and principles

3 Main object and achievement (1) The main object of this Act is to safeguard funding for the delivery of products or services to the community that— (a) contribute to Queensland's economic, social and environmental wellbeing; and (b) enhance the quality of life of individuals, groups and communities. (2) This object is mainly achieved by providing clear and consistent powers that safeguard— (a) funding provided to entities to deliver products or services; and (b) the delivery of products or services that are provided with the funding.

4 Guiding principles This Act is to be administered in a way that has regard to the following principles— (a) the use of public funds for products and services should— (i) advance Queensland's social, economic and environmental wellbeing; and (ii) respond to the diverse needs of individuals, groups and communities; (b) the government should administer funding in a way that— (i) is efficient and transparent; and (ii) involves clear and timely communication; and (iii) promotes excellence in the delivery of products and services; and (iv) provides sustainable service delivery to communities; (c) the contractual arrangements between government and funded entities should reflect a clear and common understanding of— (i) the purpose of the funding; and (ii) the results to be achieved from the funded products and services; and (iii) the intended recipients of the products or services; (d) ensuring accountability in the delivery of funded products and services will— (i) protect the safety and interests of users of the products or services, including those who are at risk or are vulnerable; and (ii) help to maintain public confidence about the use of public funds; (e) the government and funded entities should recognise each other's autonomy and accountabilities.