Modifying guardianship obligations under the Child Protection Act (Qld) 1999

Section 80(1) of the Child Protection Act 1999 (“the Act”) provides that if, under a child protection order for a child, another suitable person is granted guardianship of the child, that person must:

  • Tell the parents where the child is living; and
  • Give them information about the child’s care; and
  • Provide opportunity for contact between the child and the child’s parents and appropriate members of the child’s family as often as is appropriate in the circumstances.

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