NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner Advisory Panel: Terms of Reference

April 2024

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1. The purpose of the Advisory Panel is to provide advice to the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner. The panel will provide advice in response to questions raised by or requests from the Commissioner, or on its own initiative.
2. The Panel will support efforts by the Anti-slavery Commissioner to engage with people in NSW or otherwise linked to modern slavery risks and responses in NSW.
3. The Advisory Panel does not have decision-making powers. The Commissioner has discretion whether and how to respond to the Panel’s advice.
4. Members are appointed by the Commissioner, for 1 year (renewable).
5. Members are expected to participate in the work of the Advisory Panel on a respectful and trauma-informed basis.
6. The Advisory Panel will reflect the diversity of the NSW community and experience and expertise relevant to the discharge of the Commissioner’s functions.
7. The working language of the Advisory Panel will be in English.
8. The Advisory Panel members will be remunerated in recognition of their time, at a rate determined by the Office of the Anti-slavery Commissioner.
9. Meetings of the Advisory Panel will normally be held quarterly, usually online.
10. Advisory Panel business and discussions are considered confidential except as reported in any meeting record published by the Commissioner.