New South Wales Consolidated Acts

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (CARE AND PROTECTION) ACT 1998 - SECT 55

55 Application for order

(1) An assessment order may be made on the application of--

(a) the Secretary, or

(b) if a care application has been made in respect of the child or young person, a party to the application.

(2) An assessment order may be made whether or not an application has been made for any other care order, including an emergency care and protection order, in respect of the child or young person.