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].