10A
CurrentAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people—other principles
Chapter 1Preliminary
Part 1.2Objects, principles and considerations
10A Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people—other principles
The following principles are to be applied in administering this Act:
(a)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should participate in the care and protection of their children and young people with as much self-determination as is possible;
(b)
the government has a responsibility to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people’s cultural identity.
Part 1.3 Important concepts
Division 1.3.1 Definitions
This Act’s bill:Explanatory statementSecond reading speech
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