Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 298

    (1)     Each of the following is a behaviour management consequence that may be imposed under the behaviour management framework:

        (a)     a fine, not exceeding $25;

        (b)     a withdrawal of privileges, for not longer than 6 days;

        (c)     a requirement to make an apology to a person affected by the behaviour breach;

        (d)     a requirement to perform extra chores, for not longer than 2 hours;

        (e)     anything prescribed by regulation to be a behaviour management consequence for the behaviour management framework and that is reasonable and proportionate to minor behaviour breaches.

    (2)     In deciding whether to impose a behaviour management consequence under the behaviour management framework, the administrator must consider the age, developmental capacity, rehabilitation needs and any known history of the young detainee.

    (3)     The administrator may impose a behaviour management consequence if satisfied that the consequence to be imposed is—

        (a)     reasonable in the circumstances; and

        (b)     proportionate to the circumstances and gravity of the behaviour breach.