South Australian Consolidated Acts

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT 1972 - SECT 239

239—Institution and conduct of proceedings

        (1)         Where a person is entitled to bring proceedings under this Act, the Minister may, upon the request of that person, institute and conduct those proceedings in the name, and on behalf, of that person.

        (1a)         Where proceedings are brought for the discharge, variation or suspension of a maintenance order, the Minister may, upon the request of the person against whom the proceedings are brought, defend those proceedings.

        (2)         Any proceedings that may be taken under this Act may be taken by an employee of the Department.

        (3)         The Crown Solicitor may represent any party in proceedings under this Act.