522Use of isolation must be reported

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522 Use of isolation must be reported

(1) A youth justice custodial officer who places any child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre into isolation must report this to the Commissioner for Youth Justice as soon as possible after placing the child or young person into isolation.

(2) As soon as possible after receiving a report under subsection (1), the Commissioner for Youth Justice must report the taking of the action by the youth justice custodial officer to the Secretary.