sec.23Ways in which commissioners are to perform functions

sec.23 Ways in which commissioners are to perform functions

In performing a commissioner’s functions, the commissioner must do the following— engage with, and take account of, the views of children, young people and their families; ensure the interests of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders are adequately and appropriately represented; respect and promote the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service providers in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to protect and care for their children and young people; be sensitive to the ethnic or cultural identity and values of children, young people and their families; consult with relevant agencies and advocacy entities; work cooperatively with relevant agencies and help build their capacity to meet the needs of children, young people and their families. In this section— advocacy entity means an entity that provides advocacy services for, or otherwise represents— particular children; or the interests of children generally. (sec.23-ssec.1) In performing a commissioner’s functions, the commissioner must do the following— engage with, and take account of, the views of children, young people and their families; ensure the interests of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders are adequately and appropriately represented; respect and promote the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service providers in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to protect and care for their children and young people; be sensitive to the ethnic or cultural identity and values of children, young people and their families; consult with relevant agencies and advocacy entities; work cooperatively with relevant agencies and help build their capacity to meet the needs of children, young people and their families. (sec.23-ssec.2) In this section— advocacy entity means an entity that provides advocacy services for, or otherwise represents— particular children; or the interests of children generally.

• (a) engage with, and take account of, the views of children, young people and their families;
• (b) ensure the interests of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders are adequately and appropriately represented;
• (c) respect and promote the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service providers in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to protect and care for their children and young people;
• (d) be sensitive to the ethnic or cultural identity and values of children, young people and their families;
• (e) consult with relevant agencies and advocacy entities;
• (f) work cooperatively with relevant agencies and help build their capacity to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.