Victorian Current Acts

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 - SECT 146

The Secretary must not approve the entering into of a long-term child care agreement unless the Secretary is satisfied that—

        (a)     the agreement is in the best interests of the child; and

        (b)     there are no alternative means available that would enable the parent of the child to resume the care of the child; and

        (c)     the wishes of the child have, having regard to the age and understanding of the child, been taken into account in making the agreement; and

        (d)     the agreement provides for the parent of the child to have an on-going involvement with the child in the terms specified in the agreement.