Youth Justice Act 2024

If an application is made under section 307 or a notice to appear is served under section 308, the Secretary must prepare a report on the child including—

the nature and circumstances of the alleged contravention of the order; and

the extent to which and the manner in which the child has complied with the core conditions of the order and any special conditions attached to the order; and

the recommendation of the Secretary with respect to an appropriate course of action for the child; and

any other matter the Secretary considers relevant.

Any statement made in a report under subsection (1) must be relevant to—

the alleged contravention of the order; and

the course of action (if any) recommended in the report.