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Tasmanian Client Reference Group


Information, terms of reference and other material related to the Tasmanian Client Reference Group.

Terms of reference

The Client Reference Group for Tasmania will:

  1. As an external representative group, provide advice and comment on the quality and appropriateness of the department’s service delivery both in Tasmania and within the department’s national network of services.
  2. Work with the department to ensure it:
    • is open and accountable
    • is fair and reasonable in its dealings with clients
    • has well trained and supported staff.
  3. Examine the development of alternative models of service delivery, including:
    • opening hours
    • the effectiveness of the outreach programmes
    • the capacity to further exploit the e-services environment
    • the use and effectiveness of the appointment system.
  4. Provide an opportunity for members to raise concerns regarding the application of departmental policy, procedures and impact of legislation.
  5. This is not a forum for the discussion of individual cases.
  6. The department will update on progress of, and the making of changes, providing an opportunity for comment on proposed changes prior to implementation, where practicable.
  7. Meet a minimum of three times a year. The Client Reference Group will use all modes of communication for our of session issues and/or convene as required.

Membership

The table lists the members of the Tasmanian Client Reference Group.

Name

Organisation

Mr David Wyatt

Hobart College

Ms Debbie Halliday

Hobart College

Ms Sue Paine

Institute of TAFE, Tasmania

Ms Clare Wiseman

Multicultural Tasmania

Ms Yvonne Wong

International Services University of Tasmania

Ms Susan Lacey-Laweczko

International Services University of Tasmania

Ms Anne Hamilton

Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Tasmania)

Ms Jenni Bracken

Department of Health & Human Services

Ms Jenny Muggeridge Office of Senator the Hon Eric Abetz
Dr Kate Burton Office of the Hon Duncan Kerr, Member for Denison
Ms Michelle O'Toole Office of Senator Bob Brown
Mr Jonathan Clarke Office of the Hon Michael Ferguson MP
Ms Yvonne Murfet Office of Senator Paul Calvert

Mr Peter Ball

Centrelink

Mr Graham Mander

Graham Mander and Associates

Professor Ian Duncan

Argyle Law

Mr Albert Schluter

Multicultural Council of Tasmania Inc.

Ms Helen Ebsworth

Adult Migrant English Service

Insp Craig Waterhouse

Tasmania Police

Mr Anthony McHugh

Department of Economic Development

Mr Damon Thomas

Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mr Eugene Alexander

Eugene Alexander and Associates

 

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