legislation

Legislation concerning every child every chance reforms

In August 2005, the Victorian Government published proposed legislation entitled 'The Children's Bill' exposure draft, to support desired changes to the provision of child, youth and family services in Victoria.

Following further consultation and discussion, the Government introduced two new Bills into Parliament in the spring 2005 session. The Victorian Parliament passed these Bills in late November 2005.

• The Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 [link to Parliamentary documents website]
• The Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 [link to Parliamentary documents website]
• The Children, Youth and Families Regulations 2007 [link to Parliamentary documents website]
  

Further information

The Fact Sheets series provides and overview of the impacts of the new legislation.

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