231ESecretary to have regard to certain matters

#### 231E Secretary to have regard to certain matters 231E Secretary to have regard to certain matters > In determining whether to transfer a child protection order to a participating State under this Division, the Secretary must have regard to— > > > (a) the principles in section 9, and > > > (b) whether the Secretary or an interstate officer is in the better position to exercise powers and responsibilities under a child protection order relating to the child or young person, and > > > (c) the fact that it is preferable that a child or young person is subject to a child protection order made under the child welfare law of the State where the child or young person resides, and > > > (d) any sentencing order under any Act, other than a fine, in force in respect of the child or young person or any criminal proceedings pending against the child or young person in any court. > > **s 231E:** Ins 2006 No 95, Sch 2 \[2\]. Am 2009 No 13, Sch 1.2 \[30\].