#### 7A Protection of children to be paramount consideration 7A Protection of children to be paramount consideration > > (1) The protection of children is to be the paramount consideration— > > > > > (a) in taking any action with respect to a member of the school administrative and support staff under this Act, and > > > > > (b) in dealing with any appeal against, or determining any claim arising from or in relation to, that action. > > > (2) This section has effect despite anything in the [Industrial Relations Act 1996](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1996-017) or any other Act or law. > > **ss 7A–7E:** Ins 2006 No 24, Sch 1.3 \[2\].

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