6. (1) The Minister may issue guidelines for the purpose of providing practical guidance to persons in respect of the protection and welfare of children.

(2) The Minister shall publish guidelines issued under subsection (1) in such manner (including on the internet) as he or she considers appropriate.

(3) Any guidelines that have been issued by the Minister before the commencement of this subsection for the purpose of providing practical guidance in respect of the protection and welfare of children, and that are in force immediately before that commencement, shall, on such commencement, be deemed to be guidelines issued under subsection (1).