Children and Young People Act 2008
521Out-of-home carer must be given copy of authorisation
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521 Out-of-home carer must be given copy of authorisation and any relevant court orders (1) If the director-general orally authorises a person or entity as an out-of-home carer, the director-general must also, as soon as practicable, authorise the person or entity in writing. (2) If the director-general authorises, in writing, a person or entity as an out-of-home carer, the director-general must give the person or entity a copy of— (a) the authorisation; and (b) any relevant court order about the child or young person.