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Consultation committees are usually made up of five to ten people. Their members include staff, staff representatives and managers who meet regularly to discuss issues of interest and concern in the workplace. Committee members may be chosen by election or by a call for volunteers.

Issues discussed at meetings will include those referred to committee members by other staff members for discussion and action via the committee. New staff members should be advised of the role of these committees as part of their induction into the organisation. 

Names and contact details of committee members should be displayed in all work locations. Notification of meetings and call for agenda items should be publicised to all staff well in advance of the meeting date. 

Examples of Consultation Committees include:

  • OH&S Committee;
  • Affirmative Action / EEO /Diversity Committees;
  • Harassment Contact Officers Network.

Committees need to ensure that minutes are taken, recording issues raised, recommended actions and progress towards outcomes. A review of the minutes of these Committees will indicate what issues relevant to women were raised in meetings, what action was taken to address them and what issues still need to be actioned. 

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