CHILD PROTECTION

237 The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (25 March 2009). Can the Attorney-General advise—

1. How many applications were made by the Department of Families and Communities in the Youth Court for guardianship of a child for the 2008 calendar year; and

2. How many applications were denied?

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Small Business): The Minister for Families and Communities has provided this information:

Courts Administration Authority data shows that there were 645 applications for Care and Protection, and Investigation and Assessment Orders, involving 1,158 children between 1 January, 2008 and 31 December, 2008.