s 45
In forceChild must be given counselling
Part 2Consent to adoption and related matters
Division 8Giving information, counselling and support to child
45 Child must be given counselling
(1)
The chief executive must ensure the child receives counselling about the proposed adoption, from a counsellor nominated by the chief executive, before an application for an adoption order for the child is made.
(2)
The counselling must be carried out in a way and to an extent that is reasonable, having regard to the child’s age and ability to understand.
(3)
The counselling may be carried out in 1 or more sessions and by 1 or more counsellors.
(4)
In this section—
counsellor means a person who the chief executive is satisfied has appropriate qualifications or experience to carry out counselling under this section.
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