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(c) to (eb) of the definition of ' matrimonial cause ' in this subsection or proceedings under Part VII;

   'has', in relation to a residence order, a contact order or a specific issues order, has the meaning given by subsection 64B(8);

   'made in favour', in relation to a residence order, a contact order or a specific issues order, has the meaning given by subsection 64B(7);

   'parenting order' has the meaning given by subsection 64B(1);

   'parenting plan' has the meaning given by subsection 63C(1);

   'residence order' has the meaning given by subsection 64B(3);

   'specific issues order' has the meaning given by subsection 64B(6);".

Repeal of Part II and substitution of new Part

5. Part II of the Principal Act is repealed and the following Part is substituted:

"PART II—COUNSELLING ORGANISATIONS AND MEDIATION ORGANISATIONS

"Division 1—What this Part does

What this Part does

"11. This Part provides for:

    (a) the approval of counselling organisations and mediation organisations (Division 2); and

    (b) reporting by approved counselling organisations and approved mediation organisations (Division 3); and

    (c) funding of approved counselling organisations and approved mediation organisations (Division 4).

"Division 2—Approval of counselling organisations and mediation organisations

Meaning of "approved counselling organisation" and "approved mediation organisation"

"12.(1) An approved counselling organisation is an organisation in relation to which an approval under section 13A is in force.

"(2) An approved mediation organisation is an organisation in relation to which an approval under section 13B is in force.

Organisation may be approved as an approved counselling organisation, an approved mediation organisation or both

"13. Subject to sections 13A and 13B, an organisation may be approved as:

    (a) an approved counselling organisation; or

    (b) an approved mediation organisation; or

    (c) both an approved counselling organisation and an approved mediation organisation.

Approval of counselling organisations

"13A.(1) A voluntary organisation may apply to the Minister for approval as a counselling organisation.

"(2) The Minister may, in writing, approve the organisation as a counselling organisation if, and only if, the Minister is satisfied that:

    (a) the organisation is willing and able to engage in family and child counselling; and

    (b) the whole, or a substantial part, of the organisation's activities consist, or will consist, of family and child counselling.

"(3) If the Minister decides to refuse to approve the organisation, the Minister must give written notice of that decision to the organisation.

Approval of mediation organisations

"13B.(1) A voluntary organisation may apply to the Minister for approval as a mediation organisation.

"(2) The Minister may, in writing, approve the organisation as a mediation organisation if, and only if, the Minister is satisfied that:

    (a) the organisation is willing and able to engage in family and child mediation; and

    (b) the whole, or