CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 - SECT 163 Court must consider certain matters

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 - SECT 163

The Court must not decide the application unless it has considered:

        (a)     the report mentioned in section 162(b); and

        (b)     all of the following matters:

            (i)     the place or likely place of residence for the child and other persons mentioned in section 161;

            (ii)     how the wellbeing and interests of the child might be affected by the transfer;

            (iii)     the matters mentioned in section 160(f)(i) and (ii) that are proposed by the CEO;

            (iv)     whether a child protection order having the same or a similar effect as the home order can be made under the child welfare law of the participating State;

            (v)     whether it is appropriate for a child protection order for the child to be in force under the child welfare law of the State;

            (vi)     whether it is appropriate for the interstate officer of the State to exercise powers and responsibilities under the child protection order;

            (vii)     wishes expressed by the child;

            (viii)     wishes expressed by other persons mentioned in section 161.