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Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997
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### 10A Principles
> [*\[Section 10A Inserted by No. 64 of 2013, s. 6, Applied:01 Jul 2016\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-07-01/act-2013-064#GS6@EN) In performing or exercising a function or power under this Act, a person is to –
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> > > (a) uphold the principles set out in [sections 10B](#GS10B@EN) , [10C](#GS10C@EN) , [10D](#GS10D@EN) , [10E](#GS10E@EN) , [10F](#GS10F@EN) and [10G](#GS10G@EN) as far as practicable; and
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> > > (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.