I will emphasise this statement JusticeForAll made:

A copy of the TAO MUST, I repeat MUST be given to at least one of the child's parents before the removal of the child if the Dept has introduced themselves and stated they are removing the child under a TAO.

It can also be handed to you in a paper format of either fax or order form when it has been granted...Section 30 (5)(a),(b)

The TAO does not have to be applied for at the same court district the children are being removed from and the parents do not have to be notified.

But the means for a TAO is if the parent/s could not give or have not given consent for an investigation to be able to take place so therefore alot of the TAO's mentioned in this forum where children are removed under from parents stories shows that either the Dept did not try to make contact with the parents or did not inform the parents clearly of the reason for the Department's visit.

Please also look to Section 23 - 31 Part 2 of the Child Protection Act 1999

www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/C/ChildProtectA99.pdf