What are Terms of Reference?

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All new government programs or projects have a document that explains how it will work.

We call this document a Terms of Reference.

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This Terms of Reference explains how the NDIS Commission Sector Consultation Forum will work.

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A forum is where a group of people share and talk about ideas.

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In this document, we call it the Forum.

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This Terms of Reference explains:

  • how the Forum will work
  • who can be part of the Forum.