Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (REPEALED) - SECT 11

    (1)     In making a decision or taking action under this Act in relation to a child or young person, the decision-maker or person taking the action must regard the best interests of the child or young person as the paramount consideration (the best interests principle ).

    (2)     This section does not apply to a decision under chapter 6 (Young offenders).

Note     A decision-maker making a decision under ch 6 about a young person or young offender must have regard to the best interests of the young person or young offender (see s 68 (b)).