OBS_VALUE: Rule-makers should consult before making legislative instruments. In determining whether any consultation that was undertaken is appropriate, the rule‑maker may have regard to any relevant matter, including the extent to which the consultation:(a) drew on the knowledge of persons having expertise in fields relevant to the proposed instrument; and (b) ensured that persons likely to be affected by the proposed instrument had an adequate opportunity to comment on its proposed content. In the case where consultation does not occur, the validity or enforceability of a legislative instrument is not affected.