Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT - SECT 32

    (1)     The CEO may make inquiries about a child if the CEO receives information that raises concerns about the child's wellbeing.

Note

The CEO may therefore exercise this power whether or not as a result of a report under section 26 or a notification under section 28(1).

    (2)     On completing the inquiries, the CEO must decide whether any further action should be taken for the child under this Part or Part 2.3.