What Acts fall under DCP’s portfolio?

The following Acts are under the jurisdiction of DCP:

? Children and Community Services Act 2004

? Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004

? Parent Support and Responsibility Act 2008

? Adoption Act 1994

A copy of these Acts can be found via the State Law Publisher of Western Australia Legislation (Statutes and Regulations). Go to: http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/statutes/swans.nsf

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