126Hearing in absence of parents

126 Hearing in absence of parents (1) The Court may hear the application in the absence of a parent of the child if: (a) the Court is satisfied the CEO has given the parent a notice that complies with section 124(1); or

Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 73 (b) the CEO has not given the parent a notice that complies with section 124(1) but the Court is satisfied the application should be heard in the absence of the parent despite the non-compliance. (2) However, this section does not limit the Court's power to exclude the parent or anyone else from Court proceedings.