Meaning of minor’s representative
34AA Meaning of minor’s representative
A person is a minor’s representative for the subject of a minor questioning warrant if the person is:
a parent of the subject; or
a guardian of the subject; or
another person who meets the requirements in subsection (2).
A person meets the requirements of this subsection if the person:
is able to represent the subject’s interests; and
is, as far as practicable in the circumstances, acceptable to the subject and, if applicable, to the prescribed authority; and
is not one of the following:
a police officer;
the Director‑General;
an ASIO employee or an ASIO affiliate;
a person approved under section 24.
A lawyer for the subject of a minor questioning warrant, including a lawyer appointed under paragraph 34FC(2)(a) or (3)(b), may also be a minor’s representative for the subject if the lawyer meets the requirements of this subsection.
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