Civil Celebrant appointed to Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council

Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council

Sally Cant has been appointed an inaugural member of the Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council. The first meeting of the council is planned for the first week of August and I am looking forward to it immensely.

In summary, I believe I have a lot to offer this council. My passion for the industry along with my communications skills and corporate background would enable me to take an active role in this council. I would bring to the position a high level of enthusiasm and knowledge.

If you would like to know more details about the council or the appointments please go to the consumer affairs website. http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au

About the Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council

The Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council was established in November 2007. Funeral providers, funeral industry employees and consumer and health industry representatives sit on the Council. The Council monitors the operation of the Funeral Act and provides ongoing advice to the Minister for Consumer Affairs on issues relating to the operation of the funeral industry.

The new Act gives the Minister for Consumer Affairs the power to introduce a code of practice for the funeral industry. The code of practice may introduce requirements or standards in relation to the supply of funeral goods or funeral services and the storage, handling and treatment of deceased bodies. It is intended that any code of practice would be introduced through regulations following consultation with the Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council and relevant stakeholders.