42Extension of period of accreditation—the Act, Sch 3B, s 11(4)

42 Extension of period of accreditation—the Act, Sch 3B, s 11(4)

42 Extension of period of accreditation—the Act, Sch 3B, s 11(4)

(1) The Children’s Guardian may extend the period of accreditation of an accredited adoption service provider if satisfied—

(a) proposed legislative or other changes to the administration of adoption services, including to accreditation criteria, make the extension appropriate, or

(b) events beyond the control of the provider, including a natural disaster or a public health emergency, make it unreasonable to require the provider to renew the accreditation.

(2) The extension—

(a) must be given by written notice, and

(b) is for the period set out in the notice.

s 42: Ins 2022 (480), Sch 1[7].