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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (KOORI COURT) ACT 2004 (NO 89 OF 2004) - SECT 7

New section 27A inserted

After section 27 of the Principal Act insert —

"27A.     Appointment of Aboriginal elders or respected persons

    (1)     The Secretary to the Department of Justice may appoint a person who is a member of the Aboriginal community as an Aboriginal elder or respected person for the purpose of performing functions in relation to the Koori Court (Criminal Division) as set out in this Act.

    (2)     An Aboriginal elder or respected person holds office for the period, and on the terms and conditions, determined by that Secretary and specified in the instrument of appointment.

    (3)     An Aboriginal elder or respected person may resign from office by writing signed by him or her and delivered to that Secretary.".


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