CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 163 Court must consider certain matters

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 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 .