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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
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24 Objects of Part
The objects of this Part are:
(a) to oblige members of the public to report cases of children at
risk of harm or exploitation; and
(b) to ensure the Minister, the CEO and authorised officers have
the power to take appropriate actions to:
(i) protect children who are in need of protection; and
(ii) promote the wellbeing of children generally; and
(iii) promote the wellbeing of young persons who have left
the CEO's care.
Note
A child who is the subject of the exercise of a power under this Chapter may
make a complaint to the Children's Commissioner about certain matters under
the Children's Commissioner Act 2013.