South Australian Current Acts

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE (SAFETY) ACT 2017 - SECT 33

33—Chief Executive may refer matter

        (1)         If, following an assessment of a matter under section 32, the Chief Executive determines that it is more appropriate that a State authority other than the Department deal with the matter, or with a particular aspect of the matter, the Chief Executive must refer the matter to that State authority.

        (2)         To avoid doubt—

            (a)         a matter may be referred to more than 1 State authority; and

            (b)         a matter may be dealt with under this section even if it is referred to a State authority under another Act.

        (3)         The Chief Executive may, if the Chief Executive considers it appropriate, give directions or guidance in relation to a matter to a State authority to which the matter is referred.

        (4)         Without limiting this section or any other Act or law, a State authority to which a matter is referred must deal with the matter in a timely manner, having regard to the need to ensure that children and young people are protected from harm.