Certification statement – National Consent campaign maintenance burst

I certify that the Consent Can’t Wait campaign complies with the Australian Government Guidelines on Information and Advertising Campaigns by non-corporate Commonwealth entities (Guidelines).

This certification takes into consideration the Letter issued by the Independent Communications Committee. It also takes into consideration advice and evidence provided by officials within the Department of Social Services with responsibility for the design, development and implementation of the Consent Can’t Wait campaign. Expert advice has been provided by the department’s Governance, Litigation and Legislation Branch and Financial Management and Property Services Branch.

Michael Lye
Secretary
Department of Social Services
16 September 2025