Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 (Cth)
LegislationReferenced in 2 bills
Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
This bill clarifies that adoption is an option for achieving permanent homes for children in out-of-home care, responding to coronial recommendations following the death of toddler Mason Jet Lee. It requires mandatory case plan reviews after two years for children under the chief executive's long-term guardianship, to ensure better permanency options are actively considered.
3/12/2020· PASSED· Hon L Linard MP
Children & FamiliesFirst NationsJustice & Rights
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Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
This bill reforms Queensland's child protection system to give children in care stronger rights and a genuine voice in decisions about their lives. It also strengthens the blue card screening system by connecting Queensland to a national database and allowing domestic violence information to be considered in working with children checks.
15/9/2021· PASSED· Hon L Linard MP
Children & FamiliesJustice & RightsFirst Nations
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