CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 666 ACT registration—interstate child welfare orders

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 666

    (1)     If a child welfare order (an interstate child welfare order ) is transferred to the ACT under an interstate law, the director-general must file a copy of the interstate child welfare order in the Childrens Court for registration.

    (2)     The director-general must not file an interstate child welfare order if, under the interstate law—

        (a)     the decision or order to transfer the interstate child welfare order is subject to appeal or review or a stay; or

        (b)     the time for instituting an appeal or seeking a review has not expired.

    (3)     If the director-general files an interstate child welfare order for registration in the court, the court must register the interstate child welfare order.