123Guardian ad litem—child

#### 123 Guardian ad litem—child 123 Guardian ad litem—child > > (1) The Court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a child if it is of the opinion that— > > > > > (a) there are special circumstances that warrant the appointment, and > > > > > (b) the child will benefit from the appointment. > > > (2) Special circumstances that warrant the appointment of a guardian ad litem may include that the child has special needs because of age, disability or illness. > > > (3) The functions of a guardian ad litem of a child are— > > > > > (a) to safeguard and represent the interests of the child, and > > > > > (b) to instruct the Australian legal practitioner representing the child. > > > (4) An Australian legal practitioner representing a child for whom a guardian ad litem has been appointed is to act on the instructions of the guardian ad litem. > > **s 123:** Am 2005 No 98, Sch 3.2 \[3\] \[4\].