168Court must consider certain matters

168 Court must consider certain matters The Court must not decide the application unless the Court has considered: (a) the report mentioned in section 167(b); and (b) all of the following matters: (i) the place of residence or likely place of residence for the child and other persons mentioned in section 166; (ii) the place where any of the matters giving rise to the proceeding arose; (iii) how the wellbeing and interests of the child might be affected by the transfer; (iv) whether any other proceedings relating to the child are pending, or have previously been heard and determined, under the child welfare law of the participating State; (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 166.