Children and Young People (Safety and Support) Act 2025
Div 8Statement of Commitment to Foster and Kinship Carers
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Division 8—Statement of Commitment to Foster and Kinship Carers 19—Statement of Commitment to Foster and Kinship Carers (1) The Minister must prepare and maintain a Statement of Commitment to Foster and Kinship Carers. (a) invite submissions from, and consult with, the persons or bodies (if any) prescribed by the regulations (and may consult with any other person or body the Minister considers appropriate); and (5) The Minister must, within 6 sitting days after approving the Statement, cause a copy of the Statement to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. (6) Each person or body engaged in the administration, operation or enforcement of this Act (other than the Court or SACAT) must perform their functions so as to give effect to the Statement.