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1.1.P.10 Participating group

Definition

For the purposes of the National Redress Scheme, a 'participating group' is made up of 2 or more participating institutions (1.1.P.20). The Minister for Social Services may declare a 'participating group'.

Act reference: NRSAct section 133 Participating groups, section 134 Institutions becoming members of a participating group, section 136 Representatives for participating groups

Policy reference: Redress Guide 4.8 Effect of accepting an offer of redress, 7.5 Participating groups

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