The Federal Government has released a discussion paper into the future of remote participation and employment services. The policy forms part of the Commonwealth’s budget announcement of a review of remote participation and employment services with a view to introducing improvements from July 2013.

 

The discussion paper forms part of the consultation strategy that will be assisted by an engagement panel, which will involve community and stakeholder consultations. Interested people will be invited to make written submissions in response to the discussion paper.

 

The Federal Government has also published a consultation schedule that can be found here.

 

Comments or feedback on the discussion paper are welcome by 12 October 2011. Comments can be submitted in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

The discussion paper and further information on the timing and locations for the consultation forums is available here