57. Application of section 56 to children and young persons under voluntary care agreements

Terms defined in s 2

• child

  child

  Defined · s 2

  “child” means a person who is below 14 years of age;

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• Director‑General

  Director‑General

  Defined · s 2

  “Director‑General” means the Director‑General of Social Welfare;

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• guardian

  guardian

  Defined · s 2

  “guardian”, in relation to a child or young person, includes any person who, in the opinion of the court having cognizance of any case in relation to the child or young person, or in which the child or young person is concerned, has for the time being the charge of, or control over, the child or young person;

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• protector

  protector

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  “protector” means any public officer or other person who is appointed or authorised by the Director‑General under section 3(3) to exercise the powers and perform the duties of a protector under this Act;

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• voluntary care agreement

  voluntary care agreement

  Defined · s 2

  “voluntary care agreement” means a care agreement entered into between the Director‑General and the parent or guardian of a child or young person under section 15 to secure the safety and welfare of the child or young person;

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• young person

  young person

  Defined · s 2

  “young person” means a person who is 14 years of age or older but below 18 years of age.

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