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Young Offenders Act 1997
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#### 50 Representation at conferences
50 Representation at conferences
> > (1) Except as provided by subsection (2), a child who is the subject of a conference is entitled to be advised (but not represented) by an Australian legal practitioner at the conference.
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> > (2) The conference convenor may permit a child who is the subject of a conference to be represented by an Australian legal practitioner at the conference, either generally or subject to such conditions or limitations as may be imposed by the convenor.
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> > (3) A conference may be adjourned at any time for the purpose of allowing a child to obtain legal advice or representation by an Australian legal practitioner.
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> **s 50:** Am 2006 No 58, Sch 3.26.