Mandatory Aboriginal Consultation and Cultural Rights in Child Protection and Court Proceedings Involving Aboriginal Children
Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition, Aboriginal Self-determination and Other Matters) Bill 2023
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Commission for Children and Young People can appoint authorised officers.
These officers can enter premises and seize evidence to monitor reportable conduct.
The time limit to start legal action for failing to notify reportable conduct extends to 3 years.
The definition of employee for reportable conduct now includes labour hire workers and volunteers.
The Commission or police can start and take over legal proceedings for reportable conduct offences.
Aboriginal children have a right to be raised within their family and community.
Aboriginal children have a right to maintain connections to their culture, Country, and language.
Aboriginal community members and families have a right to participate in significant decisions about an Aboriginal child.