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74G Legal representation of children and young people A court may hear a proceeding in relation to a child or young person only if— (a) the child or young person has a lawyer; or (b) the court is satisfied that— (i) the child or young person has had a reasonable opportunity to get legal representation; and (ii) the best interests of the child or young person will be adequately represented in the proceeding.