Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2008C00441:clause:9_45
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2008C00441
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 9 cl 45
Character Range: 263495–264147

45  Subsection 4(1)
Insert:

prescribed child welfare authority, in relation to abuse of a child, means:
 (a) if the child is the subject of proceedings under Part VII in a State or Territory—an officer of the State or Territory who is responsible for the administration of the child welfare laws of the State or Territory, or some other prescribed person; or
 (b) if the child is not the subject of proceedings under Part VII—an officer of the State or Territory in which the child is located or is believed to be located who is responsible for the administration of the child welfare laws of the State or Territory, or some other prescribed person.