PREMIUM MPs pass public participation law: Here is what it means for you New rules seek to make public participation meaningful. News 18 min ago

The committee further amended the Bill to require that the principles guiding a responsible State entity in undertaking public participation ensure that all sovereign power belongs to the people and is exercised only in accordance with the Constitution, as well as uphold the right of the public to be involved in making and implementing public policy decisions.

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Under the Bill, responsible authorities will be required to prepare public participation plans for approval, use the media during public participation, publish reports on the process and clearly state the mechanism for providing feedback.