137EHearing in absence of parents

137E 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 that the CEO has given the parent a notice that complies with section 137C(1)(b); or (b) the CEO has not given the parent a notice that complies with section 137C(1)(b) but the Court is satisfied the application should be heard in the absence of the parent despite the non-compliance. (2) However, subsection (1) does not limit the Court's power to exclude the parent or anyone else from Court proceedings.