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Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997
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10A Principles
[Section 10A Inserted by No. 64 of 2013, s. 6, Applied:01 Jul 2016] In performing or exercising a function or power under this Act, a person is to –
(a) uphold the principles set out in sections 10B , 10C , 10D , 10E , 10F and 10G as far as practicable; and
(b) have regard to any national standards or charters relating to the rights or treatment of children published by the Commonwealth Government that are relevant.