43Other parties to application

43 Other parties to application (1) The Commissioner is a party to any proceedings for an order under this Division. (2) The Chief Executive Officers of the Agencies responsible for: (a) children's services; and (b) mental health; and (c) correctional services; are each entitled to be a party to any proceedings for an order under this Division. (3) As soon as is practicable after receiving an application under this Division, the registrar of the Supreme Court must notify the Commissioner and each Chief Executive Officer of the application. (4) For the purpose of preparing submissions, the Commissioner may require any public authority to provide the Commissioner with information relevant to an assessment of whether the applicant poses a risk to the safety of children.

Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Registration) Act 2004 34 (5) A public authority to which a requirement under subsection (4) is given is authorised and required to provide the Commissioner with the information sought by the requirement.