Western Australian Numbered Acts

CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT 2004 (NO. 34 OF 2004) - SECT 80

80 .         Guidelines for placement of certain children

        (1)         Within 12 months after the commencement of this Part, the CEO must establish written guidelines (the "guidelines") to be observed when making placement arrangements for children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

        (2)         Without limiting the scope of the guidelines, they are to address the need to preserve and enhance a child’s cultural, ethnic and religious identity.

        (3)         The CEO may amend or replace the guidelines.

        (4)         The guidelines are not to apply to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children.

        Note:         Section 12 sets out the relevant principle relating to the placement of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children.