13Strategic investment plans

13 Strategic investment plans

13 Strategic investment plans

(1) The Board must prepare plans (strategic investment plans) setting out—

(a) key investment priorities, and

(b) the types of program for which financial assistance will be provided, and

(c) how the priorities relate to the types of programs, and

(d) anything required by the regulations.

(2) Strategic investment plans must be prepared taking into account—

(a) the most recent market monitoring report, and

(b) government policies related to the early childhood education and care sector.

(3) Strategic investment plans must be given to the Minister and the Treasurer for approval.

(4) Regulations may be made about strategic investment plans, including the following—

(a) additional matters that must be included,

(b) the times within which they must be prepared and given to the Minister and the Treasurer,

(c) requirements for consultation, if any,

(d) the period for which they remain in force.