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Parental Support and Responsibility Bill 2005

Legislation Committee· 2 November 2006general_report

This WA parliamentary committee report examines the Parental Support and Responsibility Bill 2005. The committee supports responsible parenting agreements but is divided on responsible parenting orders. A majority recommends opposing Part 5 of the Bill, which introduces these orders, citing concerns about cultural appropriateness and potential ineffectiveness. The report also highlights the importance of support services for parents.

Impact

Parents, children, and Aboriginal families are most directly affected. The justice system, community service organizations, and government agencies involved in child welfare and crime prevention will also be impacted. The bill's effectiveness in reducing juvenile offending is questioned.

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