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MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2018 - SECT 20X

Strategic plan

  (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.



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