📜 Child Welfare Amendment Bill 1998
Referred to Standing Committee on LegislationLA24 June 1998
This bill amends the Child Welfare Act 1947 to establish a Child Protection Services Register and amends related Acts. It aims to improve the tracking and management of child maltreatment cases.
Impact
Children at risk of or experiencing maltreatment, reporting agencies (Department, Police, Education, Health, Disability Services, Alcohol and Drug Authority, hospitals), and individuals convicted of child maltreatment offences are affected. It aims to improve child protection.
Key Changes
["Creates a Child Protection Services Register.", "Mandates reporting of child maltreatment by approved persons in reporting agencies.", "Defines 'maltreatment' and 'reporting agency'."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA24 June 1998
- LA Second Reading MovedLA25 June 1998
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 Sept 1998
- LA Consideration in DetailLA16 Mar 1999
- LA AmendedLA4 May 1999
- LA Third ReadingLA6 May 1999
- LC Second Reading MovedLC11 May 1999
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC23 May 2000
Affected Sectors
healthjusticepublic_sectoreducationemergency_services
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