First update on the Review of the National Partnership Agreement on Legal Assistance Services (the NPA Review).

Here is a brief recap of some of the progress so far:

  • there is a review of the National Partnership Agreement on Legal Assistance Services (the NPA review) by the Australian Government Attorney-General's Department. The NPA Review is to be completed by 30 June 2013
  • to view the Terms of Reference and Frequently Asked Questions refer to the Attorney-General's Department website
  • Dr Liz Curran has completed a literature review
  • Allen Consulting Group has been appointed to conduct the review
  • a three-tiered governance structure has been set up to facilitate engagement with stakeholders
  • this three-tiered governance structure includes an Advisory Committee  - NACLC has two representatives
  • the first meeting with the Advisory Committee is on Monday 4 June in Sydney
  • There will be a pilot of the Evaluation Framework conducted in Queensland. This pilot is scheduled to be completed by mid October

To keep up to date on the progress of the review, regularly check back on our website, keep an eye out on our twitter feed (follow us!) and regularly view the AGD website.

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