Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated ActsIn this Act:
"contact", with a person, means direct or indirect contact with the person.
Examples—direct contact
physical or face to face contact with the person
Examples—indirect contact
contact by an agent, by telephone or letter or by giving the person something
Note An example is part of
the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of
the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and
s 132).
Notes to pt 10.3
In making a decision under the care and protection chapters for a child or young person, the decision-maker must regard the best interests of the child or young person as the paramount consideration (see s 8).
In making a decision under the care and protection chapters otherwise than in relation to a particular child or young person, the decision-maker must consider the best interests of children and young people (see s 8).