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ANCD terms of reference 2001–2004

The ANCD's Terms of Reference are as follows:

The Australian National Council on Drugs will:

  1. Provide independent advice to the Prime Minister and the MCDS on national drug strategies and policies

  2. Contribute to the effectiveness of Australia’s supply, demand and harm reduction initiatives, consistent with the national interest.

  3. Provide independent and strategic advice on drug policy and services to Federal Government and other bodies and parliamentary parties, as appropriate.

  4. Consult and liaise with the drug and alcohol and related sector, and in particular the non-government sector.

  5. Inform and educate public knowledge and discussion on drug related issues.

  6. Build and maintain partnerships across the range of sectors concerned in dealing with and addressing drug related issues.

  7. Work closely with the IGCD and the National Expert Advisory Committees to develop and implement effective strategies, policies and programs to address the uptake and misuse of illicit and licit drugs.

  8. Maintain effective liaison with other stakeholders, public health advisory bodies and relevant peak non-government organizations.

  9. Develop a 3 year Work Plan for the Council.

  10. Report annually to the Prime Minister and the MCDS on the work of the Council.