❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding amendments to the Children and Community Services Regulations. The Department of Communities states the amendments were part of an annual administrative review and no external consultation was required.
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I refer to the Children and Community Services Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2025 , 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) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?
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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Child Protection
Response time
5 days
The Department of Communities advises:
(a) The Child Protection Regulations Amendment Regulations (No.2) 2025 included amendments to the Children and Community Services Regulations 2006 which was the annual administrative review of payments prescribed pursuant to section 65, 'Court may order payments to special guardian', of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 .
(b) External consultation was not required for these amendments.
(c) No.
(d - f) Not applicable.
(a) The Child Protection Regulations Amendment Regulations (No.2) 2025 included amendments to the Children and Community Services Regulations 2006 which was the annual administrative review of payments prescribed pursuant to section 65, 'Court may order payments to special guardian', of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 .
(b) External consultation was not required for these amendments.
(c) No.
(d - f) Not applicable.
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