Victorian Numbered Acts

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 (NO 96 OF 2005) - SECT 323

The Court must not make a permanent care order to place an Aboriginal child solely with a non-Aboriginal person or persons unless—

        (a)     the disposition report states that—

              (i)     no suitable placement can be found with an Aboriginal person or persons; and

              (ii)     the decision to seek the order has been made in consultation with the child, where appropriate; and

              (iii)     the Secretary is satisfied that the order sought will accord with the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle; and

        (b)     the Court has received a report from an Aboriginal agency that recommends the making of the order; and

        (c)     if the Court so requires, a cultural plan has been prepared for the child.