Objects of Part
The objects of this Part are: (a) to ensure that the best interests of children are met, including by ensuring their safety; and (b) to give effect to the Convention on the Rights of the Child done at New York on 20 November 1989. Note 1: The text of the Convention is set out in Australian Treaty Series 1991 No. 4 ([1991] ATS 4). In 2023, the text of a Convention in the Australian Treaty Series was accessible through the Australian Treaties Library on the AustLII website (www.austlii.edu.au). Note 2: Division 4 of Part XI sets out principles for conducting child‑related proceedings under this Part. The court must give effect to the principles in performing duties and exercising powers in relation to child‑related proceedings or making other decisions about the conduct of child‑related proceedings. Division 4 of Part XI also deals with matters relating to evidence in child‑related proceedings.
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