An application for a child protection order for a child must—
(a) be made to the Childrens Court; and
(b) state the grounds on which it is made; and
(c) state the nature of the order sought; and
(d) comply with applicable rules of court; and
(e) be filed in the court.
Note—Only the litigation director may make the application—see the Director of Child Protection Litigation Act 2016 , section 10 .