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CurrentLegal representation of child in proceeding
Chapter 6Conduct of a proceeding
Part 6.1Proceedings generally
Division 4Conduct of proceeding
170 Legal representation of child in proceeding
(1)
The Children's Court may adjourn the hearing of a proceeding to enable a child who is not legally represented to obtain legal representation.
(2)
A legal practitioner representing a child in any proceeding in the Children's Court must act in accordance with any instructions given or wishes expressed by the child so far as it is practicable to do so having regard to the maturity of the child.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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