Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 899

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     before the commencement day, the chief executive has authorised a carer, or a member of kin of a child or young person, under the repealed Act, section 31 (1) (Authorisation to exercise parental responsibility for particular child or young person) to exercise parental responsibility for a child or young person on behalf of the chief executive; and

        (b)     immediately before the commencement day, the authorisation is in force.

    (2)     On and after the commencement day, the authorisation is taken to be—

        (a)     for an authorisation to a member of kin of a child or young person—an authorisation to exercise the responsibility for the chief executive under this Act, section 516 (Authorisation of kinship carer—specific parental authority); and

        (b)     for an authorisation to a carer—an authorisation to exercise the responsibility for the chief executive under this Act, section 518 (Authorisation of foster carer—specific parental authority).