Australian Capital Territory Current Acts Australian Capital Territory Current ActsA person commits an offence if the person—
(a) is a researcher for an approved research project; and
(b) carries out the approved research project in a way that does not comply with the research standards.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
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In making a decision under this chapter for a child or young person, the decision-maker must regard the best interests of the child or young person as the paramount consideration (see s 8).
In making a decision under this chapter otherwise than for a particular child or young person, the decision-maker must consider the best interests of children and young people (see s 8).
The decision-maker must, where practicable and appropriate, have suitable qualifications, experience or skills to make decisions in relation to children and young people (see s 9).