Hon Nick Goiran asks about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns regarding the Children's Court Amendment Regulations 2022. The Attorney General's response indicates the amendments were an improvement to an existing protocol, with support from the Children's Court President and the Department of Education.

AnsweredQoN 959Legislative Council
Asked
21 September 2022
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Attorney General

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I refer to the Children's Court
Amendment Regulations 2022 , and I ask: (a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) have
the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if
no to (e), why not?

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Answered
25 October 2022
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Attorney General
Response time
7 days
(a) The ‘Multi-Agency Protocol for Education Options for Young People Charged with Harmful Sexual Behaviours’ has evolved over time and this step was considered an improvement.
(b) The President of the Children’s Court and the Department of Education were consulted prior to, and during drafting, and were supportive of the amendments.
(c) No.
(d) - (f) Not applicable.

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