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147Who may have the care of the child under an agreement?
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147 Who may have the care of the child under an agreement?
A long-term child care agreement may provide for a child to be in the care of—
(a) an out of home care service; or
(b) a suitable person other than—
(i) a parent of the child; or
(ii) the Secretary in his or her official capacity; or
S. 147(b)(iii) amended by No. 6/2024 s. 90.
(iii) a person employed by a community service provider in the person's official capacity; or
S. 147(c) substituted by No. 23/2006 s. 234(5).
(c) a disability service provider within the meaning of the **Disability Act 2006**.
S. 147(d) repealed by No. 23/2006 s. 234(5).