323Restrictions on the making of permanent care order in respect of an Aboriginal child

323 Restrictions on the making of permanent care order in respect of an Aboriginal child (1) The Court must not make a permanent care order to place an Aboriginal child solely with a non-Aboriginal person or persons unless the disposition report states that— (a) no suitable placement can be found with an Aboriginal person or persons; and (b) the decision to seek the order has been made in consultation with the child, where appropriate; and (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the order sought will accord with the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle. (2) The Court must not make a permanent care order in respect of an Aboriginal child unless— (a) the Court has received a report from an Aboriginal agency that recommends the making of the order; and (b) a cultural plan has been prepared for the child.