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s 61CA

Consultation between parents on major long‑term issues

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Volume 1s 1-90
Part VIIChildren
Division 2Parental responsibility

61CA Consultation between parents on major long‑term issues

If it is safe to do so, and subject to any court orders, the parents of a child who is not yet 18 are encouraged:

(a)

to consult each other about major long‑term issues in relation to the child; and

(b)

in doing so, to have regard to the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration.

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