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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Swimming pool fencing in New South Wales: who is checking compliance?

Rebecca Mitchell and Katrina Haddrill

Health Promotion Journal of Australia 15(1) 68 - 72
Published: 01 April 2004

Abstract

Issue addressed: Lack of appropriate swimming pool fencing is often found to be a causal factor contributing to the drowning of young children. Local councils are responsible for the enforcement of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 in New South Wales (NSW), yet no consistent approach to enforcement exists.

https://doi.org/10.1071/HE04068

© Australian Health Promotion Association 2004

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