s 60D
In forceAdviser’s obligations in relation to best interests of the child
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Part VIIChildren
Division 1Introductory
Subdivision BBBest interests of the child: adviser’s obligations
60D Adviser’s obligations in relation to best interests of the child
(1)
If an adviser gives advice or assistance to a person about matters concerning a child and this Part, the adviser must:
(a)
inform the person that the person should regard the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration; and
(b)
encourage the person to act in the child’s best interests by applying the considerations set out in subsections 60CC(2) and (3).
(2)
In this section:
adviser means a person who is:
(a)
a legal practitioner; or
(b)
a family counsellor; or
(c)
a family dispute resolution practitioner; or
(d)
a family consultant; or
(e)
a CCS practitioner.
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