Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

COURT PROCEDURES ACT 2004 - SECT 74G

A court may hear a proceeding in relation to a child or young person only if—

        (a)     the child or young person has a lawyer; or

        (b)     the court is satisfied that—

              (i)     the child or young person has had a reasonable opportunity to get legal representation; and

              (ii)     the best interests of the child or young person will be adequately represented in the proceeding.