471Care and protection order—criteria for extensions and

471 Care and protection order—criteria for extensions and amendments (1) The Childrens Court may, by order, extend or amend a provision in a care and protection order if satisfied that extending or amending the order as proposed is in the best interests of the child or young person. (2) The court may extend a provision in a care and protection order for as long as the court considers appropriate. (3) The court may amend a provision in a care and protection order in any way the court considers appropriate, including— (a) substituting a provision with a different provision; or

(b) including an additional provision. Note 1 The length of a care and protection order may be extended if the Childrens Court makes an annual review report order about an annual review report for a child or young person who is subject to a care and protection order (see pt 14.3). Note 2 In a proceeding for a care and protection order, a fact is proved if it is (4) This section is subject to section 477 (Short-term parental responsibility provision—extension).