Children’s Services (Amendment) Act (No 2) 1987 (ACT)

In the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory, the case of Children's Services (Amendment) Act (No 2) 1987 (ACT) was heard. The amendment to the Children's Services Ordinance 1986 was challenged on the basis of procedural ultra vires, as it was argued that the ordinance exceeded the legislative powers of the ACT. The central issue before the court was whether the amendment was within the legislative powers of the ACT.

The court found that the amendment was within the legislative powers of the ACT as it fell within the scope of section 32 of the Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988. The court reasoned that the amendment was necessary to provide for the care and protection of children in the ACT, which was within the legislative powers of the ACT. The court further held that the amendment did not exceed the legislative powers of the ACT as it was not inconsistent with any federal law.

The final orders of the court were that the amendment to the Children's Services Ordinance 1986 was valid and did not exceed the legislative powers of the ACT. The court dismissed the challenge to the amendment on the basis of procedural ultra vires.