2009

THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE (TRANSITIONAL 
PROVISIONS)  REGULATION 2009 

SL2009- 4

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Circulated by the authority of
Andrew Barr MLA
Minister for Children and Young People

Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Regulation 2009

Outline

The intention of this regulation is to enable the provisions of Chapter 10 of the Children and Young People Act 1999 concerning the employment of children and young people in the ACT to continue until the provisions of Chapter 21 of the new Children and Young People Act 2008 commence in July 2009. 

The regulation provides that the principles of the Children and Young People 
Act 1999 (Part 2.2) continue to apply when making decisions under this regulation. 

The regulation enables the transitional provisions of the Children and Young People Act 2008 at part 27.7, the work experience and light work exemptions of the transitional provisions to continue to apply.

The regulation maintains the capacity of a person to appeal an administrative decision made by the Chief Executive concerning the employment of children and young people to the new ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.  

Regulation Notes

Regulation 1 – Name of regulation – provides that the regulation is the Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Regulation 2009. 

Regulation 2  – Commencement – provides that the regulation commences on the repeal of the Children and Young People Act 1999 on 27 February 2009. .

Regulation 3  – Legislation amended – provides that the regulation amends the Children and Young People Act 2008 (Transitional Provisions).