Western Australian Current Acts Western Australian Current Acts (1) A family,
community or representative organisation of Aboriginal people or Torres Strait
Islanders must be given, where appropriate, an opportunity and assistance to
participate in decision-making processes under this Act that are likely to
have a significant impact on the life of a child who is a member of, or
represented by, the group, community or organisation.
(2) Consideration must
be given to the wishes and views of the child, taking into account the
maturity and understanding of the child, and the child’s parents about
the participation of a family, community or organisation under subsection (1).
[Section 14 amended: No. 18 of 2021 s. 13.]