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Briefing to the Incoming Minister

This briefing sets out the core roles of the Ministry, and identifies the decisions required from the incoming Minister of Children.

Briefing to Incoming Minister

  • Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Children 2023

    The briefing document provided to Minister of Children Hon. Karen Chhour. Published December 2023.

    Pdf, 12 MB

  • Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Children 2020

    The briefing document provided to Minister of Children Hon. Kelvin Davis. Published November 2020

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  • Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Children 2017

    The briefing document provided to Minister of Children Hon. Tracey Martin. Published October 2017.

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Published: October 4, 2017

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