Queensland Consolidated Acts

CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 99P

99P Review applications on behalf of children

(1) A person, other than the public guardian, may file a review application on behalf of a child only with the president’s permission.

(2) The president may give permission only if the president considers—

(a) the person is not, on the person’s own behalf, entitled to apply for the decision to be reviewed by the tribunal; and

(b) it is in the child’s best interests that the application be made; and

(c) it would be inappropriate for, or unreasonable to require, the child to make the application himself or herself.

(3) An applicant, other than the public guardian, may withdraw a review application filed on behalf of a child only with the permission of the president or the tribunal.

(4) The president or tribunal may give permission under subsection (3) only if the president or tribunal considers that, having regard to the child’s views or wishes, if any, it is in the child’s best interests that the application be withdrawn.