The Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 (Act No. 36/2007) was passed on 12 December 2007 and commenced on 7 May 2008. Its full title is 'An Act about the care and protection of children, and for related purposes'. It was amended in 2009 and 2011.
The objects of the Act were to promote the wellbeing of children, protection of children from harm and exploitation and to maximise their opportunities to develop to their full potential. It futher aimed to support families and persons with responsibilities for children in their care for children's wellbeing.
1910 - 1918 Northern Territory Aboriginals Act 1910
1918 - 1953 Aboriginals Ordinance 1918
1895 - 1959 The State Children Act 1895
1957 - 1964 Welfare Ordinance 1953
1959 - 1984 Child Welfare Ordinance 1958
1964 - 1984 Social Welfare Ordinance 1964
1984 - 2008 Community Welfare Act 1983
2008 - Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
Sources used to compile this entry: Law Research Service, Melbourne Law School, Law Library, The University of Melbourne. 'Find and Connect Project - Northern Territory Legislation', 1 February 2013, held in the project files at the University of Melbourne eScholarship Research Centre.
Prepared by: Christine Moje
Created: 22 August 2014, Last modified: 15 April 2015
Last updated: 4 August 2023
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