Child Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Jul 2023 · Part XV · Savings and Transitional Provisions
135. Prevention of anomalies
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Minister
“Minister” means the Minister or Ministers for the time being charged with the responsibility for the matter or matters in connection with which the reference to the “Minister” is made, acting individually or jointly or in consultation, as the case may require;
In this section, “modifications” includes amendments, additions, deletions, substitutions, adaptations, variations, alterations and non-application of any provision of this Act.