Children and Young People Act 2008
6Application of Act to children and young people etc
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6 Application of Act to children and young people etc The functions under this Act may be exercised for a child or young person, or a young offender or young detainee— (a) who ordinarily lives in the ACT; or (b) who does not ordinarily live in the ACT, but who is in the ACT; or (c) about whom a report is made under— (i) section 354 (Voluntary reporting of risk of significant harm) arising from something happening in the ACT; or (ii) section 356 (Offence—mandatory reporting of significant harm) arising from something happening in the ACT; or (iii) section 362 (Prenatal reporting of anticipated risk of significant harm) if the pregnant woman ordinarily lives in the ACT or is in the ACT.