17Secretary’s request for services from other agencies

#### 17 Secretary’s request for services from other agencies 17 Secretary’s request for services from other agencies > > (1) In deciding what action should be taken to promote and safeguard the safety, welfare and well-being of a child or young person, the Secretary may request a government department or agency, or a non-government agency in receipt of government funding, to provide services to the child or young person or to his or her family. > > > (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the Secretary may request a government department or agency, or a non-government agency in receipt of government funding, to provide prioritised access to services to a child or young person who is at risk of significant harm and to his or her family. > > **s 17:** Am 2018 No 81, Sch 1 \[4\].