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Simple terms explainer
Councils must ensure that period products are obtainable free of charge by anyone who needs them within their area. They must establish and maintain arrangements that provide reasonably convenient access to products and ensure that sufficient products are available to meet people's needs. This includes making products available through a range of accessible locations and allowing products to be collected by another person on behalf of someone who needs them.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Community services
Duty type
Public Impact
Social determinant of health
Social and community context