References to child’s wellbeing or best interests

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Unless a contrary intention appears, a reference in this Act to a child’s wellbeing or best interests is a reference to the child’s wellbeing or best interests through both childhood and the rest of his or her life.

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9 References to child’s wellbeing or best interests