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DIRECTOR OF CHILD PROTECTION LITIGATION ACT 2016 - SECT 5

Paramount principle

5 Paramount principle

The main principle for administering this Act is that the safety, wellbeing and best interests of a child are paramount.

Example—
If the director is making a decision under this Act about a child protection proceeding where there is conflict between the child’s safety, wellbeing and best interests, and the interests of adults involved in the proceeding, the conflict must be resolved in favour of the child’s safety, wellbeing and best interests.



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