AustLII Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

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CHILDREN, YOUNG PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACT 1997 - SECT 51

51. Right of other interested persons to be heard

In any proceedings under this Division, on the application  of –

(a) a member of a child's family; or

(b) a person who has at any time had care of a child; or

(c) a person who has counselled, advised or aided a child; or

(d) if the child is an Aboriginal child, a recognised Aboriginal organisation or a representative of such an organisation; or

(e) any other person who appears to the Court to have a proper interest in the matter –

the Court may hear submissions and take evidence from the applicant in respect of the child, even though the applicant is not a party to the proceedings.


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