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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

3: Act to bind the Crown

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"The government must follow this law too"

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This Act applies to the government, which is also known as the Crown. You need to know that the Crown includes all government departments and agencies. The Act's rules apply to the Crown just like they apply to you.

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3Act to bind the Crown

  1. This Act binds the Crown.