163Court must consider certain matters

163 Court must consider certain matters The Court must not decide the application unless it has considered: (a) the report mentioned in section 162(b); and (b) all of the following matters: (i) the place or likely place of residence for the child and other persons mentioned in section 161; (ii) how the wellbeing and interests of the child might be affected by the transfer; (iii) the matters mentioned in section 160(f)(i) and (ii) that are proposed by the CEO; (iv) whether a child protection order having the same or a similar effect as the home order can be made under the child welfare law of the participating State;

Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 103 (v) whether it is appropriate for a child protection order for the child to be in force under the child welfare law of the State; (vi) whether it is appropriate for the interstate officer of the State to exercise powers and responsibilities under the child protection order; (vii) wishes expressed by the child; (viii) wishes expressed by other persons mentioned in section 161.