Child Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Jul 2023 · Part III
9. Appointment of Registrar General and Registrar
Feedback & supportThe Minister may appoint a Social Welfare Officer to be the Registrar General of Children for the purposes of this Act.
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;
The Minister may appoint such number of public officers as he deems necessary by name or by office to be Registrars of
Children.
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The Registrar General shall have the general supervision and control of—
Registrar General
“Registrar General” means the Registrar General of Children appointed under subsection 9(1);
Registrars appointed under subsection (2); and
the registration of children in need of protection under this Act.