CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 159A Purpose

CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 159A

159A Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the chief executive, authorised officers, prescribed entities and service providers to appropriately and effectively meet the protection and care needs of children and promote their wellbeing by—

(a) coordinating the delivery of services to children and families; and

(b) sharing information, while protecting the confidentiality of the information.