About this resource
This guide is for Australian Government staff. It helps them understand how to share decisions with communities.
It explains what shared decision‑making means, when it can be used, and different ways decisions can be shared. The guide also includes clear principles and real examples.
Other stakeholders can use this guide to understand how shared decision‑making works with government.
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Date published: 14 May 2026
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