Northern Territory Numbered Acts

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 24

The objects of this Part are:

    (a)     to oblige members of the public to report cases of children at risk of harm or exploitation; and

    (b)     to ensure the Minister, the CEO and authorised officers have the power to take appropriate actions to:

        (i)     protect children who are in need of protection; and

        (ii)     promote the wellbeing of children generally; and

        (iii)     promote the wellbeing of young persons who have left the CEO's care.

Note

A child who is the subject of the exercise of a power under this Chapter may make a complaint to the Children's Commissioner about certain matters, see section 260 .