11Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination

#### 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination > > (1) It is a principle to be applied in the administration of this Act that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are to participate in the care and protection of their children and young persons with as much self-determination as is possible. > > > (2) To assist in the implementation of the principle in subsection (1), the Minister may negotiate and agree with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the implementation of programs and strategies that promote self-determination.