69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023

The Plain Language Act was passed by which of the following countries recently which requires government officials to use simple and easily understandable English language in official documents and websites?

aAustralia
bIreland
cNew Zealand✓ Correct
dGermany

Explanation

In October 2022, New Zealand passed the Plain Language Act, under which public service agencies and Crown agents must use simple, easy-to-understand English for certain documents and website content prepared/published for the general public. The objective of this bill was to improve the effectiveness and accountability of the public service by ensuring that communication for the public is clear and accessible. According to the bill, plain language is language that is appropriate for the intended audience and is clear, concise, and well organised.

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