Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts(1) The purpose of an inquiry under this Part is to ascertain:
(a) whether unstable or otherwise unsatisfactory family circumstances might have caused or contributed to the youth's behavioural problems; and
(b) if so, whether the situation is likely to be improved by a family responsibility agreement.
(2) The Court is not bound by the rules of evidence in conducting an inquiry under this Part and may inform itself in any way it considers appropriate.