Queensland Consolidated Acts

CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 51AK

51AK Explanation of temporary custody orders

(1) This section applies if a temporary custody order is made for a child.

(2) If the child does not have long-term guardians, the applicant for the order must immediately—

(a) provide at least 1 of the child’s parents with—

(i) a copy of the order or the duplicate order under section 51AI (5) ; and

(ii) an explanation of the terms and effect of the order; and

(iii) information—

(A) about the right of appeal; and

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

(C) about how to appeal; and

(b) tell the child about the order.

Note—

Section 195 deals with compliance with provisions about giving information.

(3) If the child has long-term guardians, the applicant for the order must immediately—

(a) comply with subsection (2) (a) 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 (2) (a) in relation to the child’s parents other than the long-term guardians; and

(c) comply with subsection (2) (b) .

(4) If, under subsection (3) (b) , the applicant does not comply with subsection (2) (a) in relation to the child’s parents other than the long-term guardians, but makes a reasonable attempt to comply, the applicant must document full details about the actions taken by the applicant in making the attempt.