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Youth Justice Act 2005
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123 Explanation of orders
(1) If the Court makes an order in relation to a youth, the Court must
explain the order to the youth in a language and manner the youth
is likely to understand, having regard to the youth's age, health,
maturity, cultural background and English language skills.
(2) The Court must explain to the youth:
(a) the purpose and effect of the order; and
(b) the consequences of non-compliance with the order and the
circumstances in which the youth would be taken to breach
(c) that the Court has the power to review the order on the
application of the appropriate authority, the youth or a person
on behalf of the youth.
(3) An order is not invalidated by a failure to comply with
subsection (2).