Queensland Consolidated Acts

CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 32

32 Explanation of temporary assessment orders

(1) If the child does not have long-term guardians, then, immediately after a temporary assessment order is made for a child, the applicant for the order must—

(a) give a copy of the order, or duplicate order under section 30 (5) , to at least 1 of the child’s parents; and

(b) explain the terms and effect of the order; and

(c) inform the parent—

(i) about the right of appeal; and

(ii) that, because of the duration of the order, if the parent wishes to appeal against the order, an appeal should be started immediately; and

Note—

Under section 29 , the duration of a temporary assessment order must be not more than 3 business days.

(iii) how to appeal; and

(d) tell the child about the order.

Note—

Section 195 deals with compliance with provisions about giving information.

(2) If the child has long-term guardians, then, immediately after a temporary assessment order is made for a child, the applicant for the order must—

(a) comply with subsection (1) (a) to (d) as if a reference to parents were a reference to long-term guardians; and

(b) comply, or make a reasonable attempt to comply, with subsection (1) (a) to (c) .

(3) If, under subsection (2) (b) , the applicant does not comply with subsection (1) (a) to (c) but makes a reasonable attempt to comply, the applicant must document full details about the actions taken by the applicant in making the attempt.