34AAMeaning of minor’s representative

34AA Meaning of minor’s representative

(1) A person is a minor’s representative for the subject of a minor questioning warrant if the person is: (a) a parent of the subject; or (b) a guardian of the subject; or (c) another person who meets the requirements in subsection (2). (2) A person meets the requirements of this subsection if the person: (a) is able to represent the subject’s interests; and (b) is, as far as practicable in the circumstances, acceptable to the subject and, if applicable, to the prescribed authority; and (c) is not one of the following: (i) a police officer; (ii) the Director‑General; (iii) an ASIO employee or an ASIO affiliate; (iv) a person approved under section 24.

Note: A lawyer for the subject of a minor questioning warrant, including a lawyer appointed under paragraph 34FC(2)(a) or (3)(b), may also be a minor’s representative for the subject if the lawyer meets the requirements of this subsection.