๐ Children and Community Development Bill 2003
Bill title changedLA4 December 2003
The Children and Community Development Bill 2003 aims to improve the wellbeing of children, individuals, families, and communities in Western Australia. It focuses on social services, child protection, employment of children, and childcare services, while also repealing existing legislation related to child welfare, welfare assistance, and community services.
Impact
This bill affects children, families, and communities in Western Australia by establishing a framework for social services, child protection, and care. It matters because it sets out the principles and procedures for ensuring the wellbeing of children and providing support to families.
Key Changes
["Repeals the Child Welfare Act 1947", "Repeals the Welfare and Assistance Act 1961", "Repeals the Community Services Act 1972"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA4 Dec 2003
- LA Second Reading MovedLA4 Dec 2003
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA2 Mar 2004
- LA Consideration in DetailLA3 Mar 2004
- LA AmendedLA6 Apr 2004
Affected Sectors
public_sectorhealtheducationjusticeindigenous
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