Review of the Open Disclosure Standard

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Safety and Quality > Our Work > Open Disclosure > The Australian Open Disclosure Framework > Review of the Open Disclosure Standard

The Commission reviewed the Open Disclosure Standard in 2011/12. The review outcomes are detailed in the Open Disclosure Standard Review Report and a Short Guide to the Review Report.

National consultation process

The Commission consulted nationally on a draft revised Open Disclosure Standard between 1 June and 31 August 2012.

Consultation comprised 3 elements:

Six face-to-face forums
Online survey
Written submissions

Details and outcomes of the consultation can be found in: