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VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE ACT 2009 - SECT 75
Obtaining information about child’s injuries or needs
75 Obtaining information about child’s injuries or needs
(1) This section applies if an applicant for victim assistance is a child who,
under the Child Protection Act 1999 , is in the custody, or under the
guardianship, of the chief executive (child protection) or someone else.
(2)
The government assessor may ask the chief executive (child protection) for
information about the following— (a) the applicant’s injuries;
(b) any
special needs the applicant may have;
(c) confirmation that a stated person
has been granted custody or guardianship of the applicant under a child
protection order under the Child Protection Act 1999 .
(3) The chief
executive (child protection) must comply with the request if the chief
executive is reasonably satisfied the government assessor reasonably requires
the information to decide the application.
(4) The disclosure of information
by the chief executive (child protection) under subsection (3) is authorised
despite any other Act or law, including a law imposing an obligation to
maintain confidentiality about the information. Note— See section 140 for
restrictions on disclosing or giving access to information or documents
obtained under this Act.
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