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Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997
51Right of other interested persons to be heard
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### 51 Right of other interested persons to be heard
> In any proceedings under this Division, on the application of –
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> > > (a) a member of a child's family; or
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> > > (b) a person who has at any time had care of a child; or
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> > > (c) a person who has counselled, advised or aided a child; or
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> > > (d) if the child is an Aboriginal child, a recognised Aboriginal organisation or a representative of such an organisation; or
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> > > (e) any other person who appears to the Court to have a proper interest in the matter –
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> the Court may hear submissions and take evidence from the applicant in respect of the child, even though the applicant is not a party to the proceedings.