Victorian Numbered Acts

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 (NO 96 OF 2005) - SECT 171

    (1)     The Secretary is not required to prepare a stability plan for a child within the required time under section 170 if the Secretary considers that the completion of a stability plan for a child is not in the best interests of the child.

    (2)     If the Secretary decides not to prepare a stability plan for a child, the Secretary must provide an explanation as to why a stability plan should not be prepared—

        (a)     in the disposition report or in an additional report provided to the Court in respect of the child; and

        (b)     in writing to the following persons within 6 weeks after making the decision not to prepare the stability plan—

              (i)     the parent of the child; and

              (ii)     if the child is of or above the age of 12 years, the child.