Anthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Education) Share this | Hansard source

As I was saying, the bill does not include this term, to avoid potential confusion about its meaning.

In relation to why relevant articles are not listed specifically in the objects clause or why objects and principles that reflect the convention are being removed, it is not necessary to list the relevant articles and the principles behind them in the objects section as these are largely incorporated into the proposed new best-interests factors in section 60CC. They include article 3(1), best interests of the child; article 9(3), relationship with parents; article 12(1) and 12(2), views of the child; article 19(1), protection of the child; and article 30, right to benefit from culture.