(1) The Commissioner must:
(a) prepare a strategic plan in relation to the Commissioner's functions; and
(b) ensure that:
(i) the first strategic plan comes into force as soon as practicable after the commencement of this section; and
(ii) a strategic plan is in force at all times after the first strategic plan comes into force.
(2) A strategic plan must:
(a) relate to a period of up to 3 years; and
(b) state the Commissioner's priorities and principal objectives for the period in relation to the performance of the Commissioner's functions; and
(c) include, as one such principal objective, the Commissioner making guidance material publicly available to support victims of modern slavery.
(3) A strategic plan must not include sensitive information.
(4) A strategic plan prepared by the Commissioner is in force for the period to which the plan relates.
(5) The Commissioner may revise a strategic plan at any time during the period to which the strategic plan relates.
(6) In preparing or revising a strategic plan, the Commissioner must consult:
(a) the Minister; and
(b) the Secretary of the Department.
(7) The Commissioner must cause a strategic plan to be published on the Commissioner's website as soon as practicable after the plan is prepared or revised (as the case may be).
(8) A strategic plan is not a legislative instrument.