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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
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157 Persons whose consent is required
(1) Consent of each of the following persons to the transfer is required:
(a) if the CEO considers the child has sufficient maturity and
understanding to give the consent – the child;
(c) each person who has access to the child under the order.
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(2) However, consent from a person mentioned in subsection (1)(b)
or (c) is not required if:
(a) the person cannot be found after a reasonable attempt has
been made to find the person; or
(b) the person is residing, or is about to reside, in the participating
State.
(3) In obtaining the consent of a person, the CEO must ensure the
person is informed of:
(a) the person's right to apply under section 159 for a review of
the CEO's decision and the time within which the application
may be made; and
(b) the CEO's right to apply to the Court for an order for the
transfer of the home order under section 160.