Second Reading Speeches

Disability Services Amendment (Improved Quality Assurance) Bill 2002

Type
Government
Portfolio
Family and Community Services
Originating house
Senate
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Reforms Commonwealth-funded employment services and rehabilitation programs provided to people with disabilities by establishing a new quality assurance system which will make funding of employment services and approval of rehabilitation programs dependent on a service provider being certified by an industry-based certification body as meeting relevant standards. Also contains transitional arrangements.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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