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Section 61F — Family Law Act 1975: Application to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children
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In: (a) applying this Part to the circumstances of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child; or (b) identifying a person or persons who have exercised, or who may exercise, parental responsibility for such a child; the court must have regard to any kinship obligations, and child-rearing practices, of the child’s Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture. Note: The expression Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture is defined in subsection 4(1).
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