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#### 196 Consultation with Torres Strait Islanders
196 Consultation with Torres Strait Islanders
> > (1) The Secretary may approve a Torres Strait Islander as a person who may provide advice and assistance to Torres Strait Islander families or kinship groups in relation to care options for Torres Strait Islander children for the purposes of this Act.
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> > (2) The Secretary must not approve a person under this section unless the Secretary is satisfied that the person has relevant experience in working with Torres Strait Islander children, whether or not in connection with their families or kinship groups.
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> **s 196:** Subst 2002 No 112, Sch 1.1 \[14\].