In a letter to the Commission received on 14 August 2002, the Attorney General, the Hon R J Debus MP referred the following matter:
To inquire into and report on the laws relating to the consent of minors in New South Wales to medical treatment, with particular reference to:
(a) whether the rights and interests of minors and of parents and guardians are appropriately recognised;
(b) whether medical practitioners are adequately protected;
(c) whether codification and/or amendment of the law is necessary; and
(d) any related issues.
