Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT 1986 - SECT 109

(1)     While a child is a ward of the director, the director has, subject to this Act, the custody of the child to the exclusion of the parents or other guardian of the child and has the same rights, powers, duties, obligations and liabilities as a natural parent of the child would otherwise have.

(2)     In particular, the director—

        (a)     is entitled to the custody of the ward;

        (b)     is responsible for providing or arranging for the provision of the necessities and amenities of life of the ward, including the maintenance and accommodation of the ward and recreation and entertainment for the ward; and

        (c)     is responsible for the wellbeing generally of the ward.