Orders directed to children under 18
(1) This section applies if a parentage testing order, or an order under section 69X, requires a medical procedure or other act to be carried out in relation to a child who is under 18. (2) The procedure or act must not be carried out in relation to the child under the order without the consent of: (a) a parent of the child; or (b) a guardian of the child; or (c) a person who, under a parenting order, has responsibility for the child’s long‑term or day‑to‑day care, welfare and development. (3) The court may draw such inferences from a failure or refusal to consent as mentioned in subsection (2) as appear just in the circumstances.
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