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Childrens Court (general)

  • Childrens Court Act 1992
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  • Adoption Act 2009
  • Criminal Code Act 1899

Childrens Court (Magistrates Court)

  • Surrogacy Act 2010

Childrens Court of Queensland (District Court)

  • Youth Justice Regulation 2003
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