Can child protection services remove my children?

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Children can be removed in urgent situations if they're at risk of significant harm, or through Children's Court orders.

If a child is removed, the matter goes to court quickly, and you have the right to be heard.

Agencies usually must consider keeping children safely with family where possible.

Get legal advice immediately.

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