Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
In any proceedings on an application for an assessment order or a care and protection order, if the Court is of the opinion that it should make an order binding upon a person who is not a party to the proceedings, the Court –
(a) may join that person as a party to the proceedings; and
(b) must allow that person a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Court as to why such an order should not be made.