Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT - SECT 9

    (1)     Each child is a valued member of society and is entitled to be treated in a way that respects the child's dignity and privacy.

    (2)     Decisions involving a child should be made:

        (a)     promptly having regard to the child's circumstances; and

        (b)     in a way that is consistent with the cultural, ethnic and religious values and traditions relevant to the child; and

        (c)     with the informed participation of the child, the child's family and other people who are significant in the child's life.