Victorian Current Acts

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 - SECT 174

    (1)     In dealing with a child under section 173, the Secretary—

        (a)     must have regard to the best interests of the child as the first and paramount consideration; and

        (b)     must make provision for the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of the child in the same way as a good parent would; and

        (c)     must have regard to the fact that the child's lack of adequate accommodation is not by itself a sufficient reason for placing the child in a secure welfare service; and

        (d)     must have regard to the treatment needs of the child.

    (2)     In placing a child under section 173(2)(d), the Secretary must have regard to the prescribed criteria (if any).