Australian Capital Territory Current Acts Australian Capital Territory Current Acts(1) The Childrens Court may, by order, extend or amend a provision in a care and protection order if satisfied that extending or amending the order as proposed is in the best interests of the child or young person.
(2) The court may extend a provision in a care and protection order for as long as the court considers appropriate.
(3) The court may amend a provision in a care and protection order in any way the court considers appropriate, including—
(a) substituting a provision with a different provision; or
(b) including an additional provision.
Note 1 The length of a care and protection order may be extended if the Childrens Court makes an annual review report order about an annual review report for a child or young person who is subject to a care and protection order (see pt 14.3).
Note 2 In a proceeding for a care and protection order, a fact is proved if it is proved on the balance of probabilities (see s 711).
Note 3 The court may make an order imposing an obligation on a person only if the person agrees to it, has been given an opportunity to be heard about it or cannot be found (see s 718).
(4) This section is subject to section 477 (Short-term parental responsibility provision—extension).