35BConsultation with child or young person before deciding

35B Consultation with child or young person before deciding placement (1) Before deciding about the placement of a child or young person under section 35A, the director-general must, if reasonably practicable, give the child or young person— (a) information about the proposed placement, in language and in a way that the child or young person can understand; and (b) the opportunity to freely express his or her views about the proposed placement; and (c) assistance in understanding the information provided and in expressing his or her views, if required; and (d) the opportunity for counselling, if required. (2) The consultation under subsection (1) must be appropriate taking into account the best interests of the child or young person.