Australian Capital Territory Current Acts Australian Capital Territory Current ActsThe director-general may apply to the Childrens Court for a care and protection order for a child or young person if the director-general believes on reasonable grounds that the child or young person is in need of care and protection.
Note 1 Statements, documents and reports must be included in the application (see s 696).
Note 2 Oral applications may also be made (see s 698).