Commissioner for Children and Young People Act 2016
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(1) The Commissioner may, at any time, prepare a report on –
(a) any investigation, review or research conducted in the performance of the Commissioner's functions; or
(b) any other matter arising in the performance of those functions; or
(c) any other matter or issue relating to children that the Commissioner considers appropriate.
(2) A report under subsection (1) may include recommendations relating to –
(a) changes to written law, draft law, policy, practice or procedure; or
(b) the taking of any other action that the Commissioner considers appropriate to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children.
(3) The Commissioner must provide the Minister with a copy of the report under subsection (1) within 7 days after the report is finalised.
(4) The Commissioner may cause a copy of a report under subsection (1) to be laid before each House of Parliament no sooner than 7 sitting-days after a copy of the report has been given to the Minister in accordance with subsection (3) .