Northern Territory Numbered Acts

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 259

    (1)     There is to be a Children's Commissioner.

    (2)     The Administrator may, by Gazette notice, appoint a person to be the Children's Commissioner.

    (3)     The Administrator may do so only on the recommendation of the Minister.

    (4)     The recommendation must be made on the basis the person:

    (a)     has qualifications or experience relating to the Commissioner's functions; and

    (b)     is committed to the objects and underlying principles of this Act.