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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
7Responsibility of Territory Government
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7 Responsibility of Territory Government
(1) The Northern Territory Government has responsibility for promoting
and safeguarding the wellbeing of children and supporting families
in fulfilling their role in relation to children.
(2) In exercising powers or performing functions under this Act,
Agencies have a responsibility to work cooperatively and in a timely
manner.